Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job - Now Hiring

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Atlanta, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 01/01 01/2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p; 7p 7a daily COVERAGE DATES
• 01/01 01/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes, as required for specialty coordination
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, and Acute Care

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards
• Support Staff Available: Physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified)
• Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Texas medical license required
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM trained physicians with ED experience accepted
• DEA: Active DEA registration with Texas address required
• Certifications: ACLS (if not Board Certified EM), ATLS, NIHSS, BLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy
• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required
• Other Qualifications:
• Completion of application packet with CV, photo ID, board certification, and references
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu)
• TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or 2-step skin test accepted)
• Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive
• Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period)

DUTIES & RESPON