Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Laredo, TX, 78040, USA
Laredo, TX, 78040, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Department
The position is for a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician providing clinical coverage at a Level II trauma facility in Laredo, Texas. The role involves delivering comprehensive emergency care to adult and geriatric patients, requiring board certification and active Texas medical license along with ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with nursing and support staff in an inpatient emergency department setting.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Laredo, TX
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule COVERAGE DATES
- ASAP Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
- Admissions: Yes
- Phone Consults: As Needed
- Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Trauma Level: Level II (typical for regional facility; confirm if different)
- Specialty Backup Available: Yes Multiple Specialties
- Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and Allied Health Staff
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
- Credentialing Timeline: TBD (standard emergency medicine credentialing range 3090 days)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Full scope of Emergency Medicine procedures
- ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications required (ATLS current not required for ABEM-certified physicians)
- Annual requirement: 9 hours of Stroke CME and 9 hours of Trauma CME
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Texas Medical License and DEA (with TX address)
- Board: Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents)
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required
- Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty
- Other Qualifications: CME and case logs for past 2 years; copies of all diplomas, SS card, driver's license, and photo required for MSO submission
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients presenting to the ED
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions in an emergency setting
- Coordinate with nursing and support staff for efficient patient throughput
- Document all encounters accurately within the EMR system
- Participate in emergency response and trauma activations as required




