Emergency Medicine Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Atlanta, TX, 75551, USA
Atlanta, TX, 75551, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine
- Physician
- Trauma Care
The Emergency Medicine Physician provides comprehensive emergency care to adult and pediatric patients in an inpatient setting, managing acute conditions including trauma and stroke. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, treatment, and collaboration with healthcare staff, while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and continuing medical education. This locum tenens position requires appropriate licensure, board certification or eligibility, and specific emergency certifications.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
- Perform assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for acute medical conditions
- Collaborate with nursing staff and consulting specialists to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Participate in trauma, cardiac, and stroke response protocols
- Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation
- Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies, compliance standards, and credentialing requirements
- Maintain required CME training to ensure trauma and stroke readiness




