Emergency Medicine Physician (Locum Tenens) - Urgent Need - Pediatric Expertise! (Near Hitchcock, TX - ASAP - Ongoing) Are you a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with a passion for caring for children in critical situations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge of making a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we have an urgent and critical need for your expertise! Join a Dynamic Healthcare System Near Hitchcock, TX We are actively seeking highly motivated and experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our team on a locum tenens basis. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population, with a particular emphasis on meeting the unique needs of pediatric patients experiencing medical emergencies. Working alongside a dedicated team of nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals, you'll ensure timely and effective interventions for every patient who enters our doors. Why Choose Us? Make a Difference for Children: Our dedicated pediatric emergency room allows you to focus on your passion for providing specialized care to children during their most vulnerable moments. This position fills a critical need in the community, ensuring children have access to high-quality emergency care tailored to their specific needs. High Patient Volume & Streamlined Workflow: Stay engaged and challenged with a patient volume of approximately 45,000 adults annually, with an average of 2.2 patients per hour. Utilize Meditech EMR (Electronic Medical Records) for streamlined documentation and patient information management, allowing you to focus on patient care. Flexible Schedule & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that can be tailored to your preferences, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Continuous Learning & Growth: Be part of a healthcare system that fosters continuous learning with robust GME (Graduate Medical Education) programs, including future fellowships in Internal Medicine, Transitional Year, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery. Our Emergency Medicine Residency program offers dedicated faculty in ultrasound, education, simulation, and toxicology, providing a stimulating learning environment for both you and future generations of physicians. Who You Are Board certified (BC) or board eligible (BE) in Emergency Medicine with residency training in the specialty. Active Texas medical license is mandatory. A passion for emergency medicine, a commitment to providing exceptional patient care, especially for pediatrics, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. You possess strong clinical skills and extensive experience managing a diverse range of medical emergencies, including those specific to children. Excellent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are necessary for making critical decisions under pressure. Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills are crucial for interacting with patients of all ages, families, and the healthcare team. Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package (details provided upon request) Opportunity to practice medicine in a dynamic and growing healthcare system near Hitchcock, TX, with a particular focus on meeting the critical needs of pediatric patients. Are you a passionate and skilled Emergency Medicine Physician seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity to make a real difference, especially for children? We encourage you to apply! To Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position. Please reference Job ID j-226052 in your application materials. Additional Information This locum tenens position offers the chance to experience the excitement of a busy emergency department while making a real difference in the lives of patients during critical moments. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, are passionate about providing exceptional emergency care, and value contributing to the education of future physicians, we encourage you to learn more!
