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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physi

Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Laredo, TX, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Laredo, TX

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: 04/01/2026 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule; shifts assigned 46 weeks in advance

COVERAGE DATES

Start date: April 1, 2026

Ongoing coverage needed

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 30,000 annual ED visits

Admissions: As clinically indicated

Rounding: Included

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, Medical and Surgical Emergencies

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 18 ED beds including 3 Fast Track beds

Trauma Level: Level III

EMR System: Cerner

Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment

Specialty Backup Available: Obstetrics/GYN, ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Family Practice, Pathology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Pulmonology, Pain Management

Support Staff Available: Advanced Practitioners, Scribes, Nursing Staff

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Emergency stabilization and resuscitation

Trauma evaluation and management

Advanced airway management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Texas medical license required

Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, ABEM preferred; FP/IM with EM experience considered

DEA: Active DEA for Texas required; CSR as applicable

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required

Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required

Other Qualifications: Must have license and board certification in hand at time of presentation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions

Collaborate with specialty backup and inpatient services

Document patient encounters accurately using EMR systems

Participate in a team-based staffing model to ensure continuous ED coverage