Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Austin, TX
Houston, TX, 77007, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Board Certified MD
This position is for a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) locum tenens in Austin, TX, offering long-term coverage at a Level II Trauma Center with flexible scheduling and cross-credentialing across multiple facilities. The role requires a minimum of 3 years emergency medicine experience, Texas licensure, ATLS certification, and EM training. Rhino Medical provides strong system support, malpractice coverage, and scheduling advocacy for sustainable career longevity and variety in shifts.
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Austin, TX
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Austin, Texas, 78705!
Austin, Texas Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
Level II Trauma Center | Cross-Credentialed System | Long-Term Coverage | March 2026 Start
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a long-term locum tenens opportunity for one of the busiest and most established emergency departments in the Austin area.
This is a high-quality, physician-led program offering broad shift variety, cross-credentialing across multiple facilities, and the opportunity to build schedule longevity and flexibility within a large, well-supported health system.
Assignment Snapshot
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Main Facility: Level II Trauma Center
- Start Date: March 1, 2026
- Assignment Length: Long-term (6+ months)
- Contract Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
- EMR: Meditech
- Cross-Credentialing: Multiple local hospitals & FSEDs
This program offers one of the widest shift menus in the Austin market, allowing physicians to build sustainable schedules over time.
Available Physician Shifts
- 4:30a – 2:00p
- 8:00a – 5:30p
- 10:00a – 8:00p
- 12:30p – 10:30p
- 3:30p – 1:00a
- 6:30p – 4:30a
- 9:30p – 6:30a
- No “days-only” availability — providers must cover a mix of shifts
- Annual Volume: ~80,000 visits
- Patients per Hour: ~2.5
- ED Beds: 36
- Hospital Beds: 250
- Trauma Designation: Level II
- Coverage Model: MD + APP
- Supervision: Physician supervision of APPs required
- Board Certification: ABEM or AOBEM (required)
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years Emergency Medicine
- Licensure: Active Texas medical license
- Certifications: ATLS required
- Training Background: EM-trained physicians only (FM/IM not accepted)
- Temporary Privileges: Not available
- Credentialing Timeline: ~90 days
- OPPE Required: Yes (Joint Commission requirement)
- OPPE must be requested directly by the physician from a current or prior facility
- Rhino Medical provides a standardized request form to assist
- If a facility cannot release OPPE, written confirmation is acceptable
- Long-term stability with predictable monthly volume
- Extensive shift variety for true schedule control
- Cross-credentialing increases flexibility and earning potential
- Level II trauma exposure in a major metro without single-site burnout
- Strong system support within one of Texas’ largest hospital networks
- Ideal for physicians seeking longevity, flexibility, and consistency
- Dedicated EM credentialing specialists
- OPPE request guidance and coordination
- Malpractice coverage provided
- Scheduling advocacy across all cross-credentialed sites
- Single-point recruiter support throughout the assignment
Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest.
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Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Access professional development resources and educational programs offered by different facilities, staying updated with the latest medical practices and guidelines.
- Bolster your CV with a diverse range of experiences, demonstrating adaptability, versatility, and a commitment to excellence.
- Design a lifestyle that suits your preferences and priorities, whether it's prioritizing travel, family time, or personal pursuits alongside your professional commitments.
- Earn recognition and appreciation for your contributions in addressing healthcare gaps and supporting communities in need through locum work.
- Provide essential medical services to underserved communities or during staff shortages, ensuring consistent patient care nationwide.
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