Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Marshall & Kilgore, TX

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: July 2025 - July 2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule:
Marshall:

• Monday: 7a-4p, 1p-9p, 9p-7a

• Tues-Thurs: 7a-3p, 2p-10p, 9p-7a

• Fri-Sun: 7a-7p, 7p-7a

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Month: July 2025

• Estimated Length of Assignment: 1 year (through July 2026)

• New Henderson facility opening: August 2025 (future consideration)

• Added October 2025 shifts at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall:

- Oct 20: 8a - 7p, 8a - 3p

- Oct 21: 7a - 2p, 7a - 3p

- Oct 22: 7a - 7p, 7a - 2p

- Oct 23: 7a - 7p

- Oct 24: 7a - 7p

- Oct 25: 2p - 9p

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages; general ED population

• Patient Volume/Census: 65 patients/day

• Admissions: 10% of total volume

• Case Mix: General EM; Ortho, GI, Telepsych, Teleneuro, Telenephrology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 15 ED beds + 2 Fast Track

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Ortho, GI, Telepsych, Telenephrology, Teleneuro

• Support Staff Available: MDs, NPs/PAs

• Reason for Coverage: Multi-site staffing expansion across 5 facilities

• Facility Sites: Marshall, Kilgore (others open later, e.g., Henderson)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (60+ day process)

• Credentialing Timeline: 90+ days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid Travel Included

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General emergency procedures required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Texas license required

• Board: ABEM required for Marshall

• DEA: Active DEA Certification

• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS Certifications: Not required for ABEM

• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS: Required for FM/IM

• Experience: EM Residency required at Marshall

• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Epic preferred (EPIC test out available)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency care to diverse patient population

• Work across 12-hour or 8-hour shift structures

• Coordinate with specialty backup and support staff

• Utilize Epic for patient charting and orders

• Participate in onboarding and 12-hour shadowing orientation