Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Kermit, TX
Houston, TX, 77007, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum tenens
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens position seeks an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to provide solo 24-hour coverage at a critical access hospital in Kermit, Texas, for a 12-week assignment starting January 2026. The role requires independent management of emergency cases, including lifesaving procedures and coordination with limited in-house specialists. Candidates must hold an active Texas medical license and have trauma and rural healthcare experience preferred, with benefits including competitive pay and travel expense coverage.
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Kermit, TX
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 12 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Kermit, Texas, 79745!
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 12-week locum tenens assignment at a critical access facility in Texas. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, offering 24-hour solo coverage shifts with a minimum commitment of four 24-hour shifts per month. The position requires independent coverage experience, with trauma and rural healthcare backgrounds highly preferred.
Job Details
- Location: Texas
- Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 12 weeks
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a); minimum of four 24-hour shifts per month; exact schedule determined post-credentialing
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide solo coverage for a hospital with an emergency department and a swing floor
- Perform all lifesaving procedures including intubation, extubation, and ventilation management
- Conduct history and physical examinations (H&P)
- Manage emergency codes and acute medical situations
- Coordinate care with limited in-house specialists; clinic-based specialists available
- Utilize 24/7 lab and X-ray resources
- Collaborate with transfer centers as needed for higher-level care
Additional Information
- Active Texas medical license required
- Trauma and independent coverage experience highly preferred
- Rural healthcare experience highly preferred
- EMR: Cerner
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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