Emergency Medicine Physician #84948

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Texarkana, TX
• Service Setting: Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 – Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a daily

COVERAGE DATES:

• 01/01/2026 – Open

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes, as required for specialty coordination.
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, and Acute Care

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment.
• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards.
• Support Staff Available: Physicians, NPs/PAs (11a – 8p), nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage.

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified).
• Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Texas medical license required.
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (preferred).
• DEA: Active DEA registration with Texas address required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy.
• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Completion of application packet with CV, photo ID, board certification, and references.
  • Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu).
  • TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or 2-step skin test accepted).
  • Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive.
  • Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages.
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for acute medical conditions.
• Collaborate with NP/PAs and nursing teams to ensure continuous patient flow and quality outcomes.
• Participate in trauma, cardiac, and stroke response protocols.
• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies, compliance standards, and credentialing requirements.
• Participate in required CME training to maintain trauma and stroke readiness.