Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-MD-136625 Profession: Physician Specialty: Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Laredo, Texas Coverage Period: Oct 20, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts Hours Per Shift: 12 Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 25 patients per day (9,000 annual) Case Mix: Broad range of emergent conditions including stroke, heart attack, abdominal and back pain, fractures, lacerations, sprains, infections, and other acute medical emergencies FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 9 exam rooms, 1 trauma room Trauma Level: N/A EMR System: Cerner Specialty Backup Available: Diagnostic laboratory services and radiology services (X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or BC/BE in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM) with minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience Licenses: Active Texas Medical License, DEA DEA / CDS: Active DEA required Certifications: ATS, ACLS, PALS Experience: ABIM or ABFM candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience DUTIES & RESONSIBILITIES Provide 24-hour physician coverage in a freestanding emergency department Manage a broad range of emergent conditions including stroke, heart attack, fractures, lacerations, sprains, infections and other acute medical emergencies Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and order entry Order and interpret diagnostic stuidies (X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound) Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure timely patient care