Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: El Paso, TX

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 12/15/2025 – Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Date: December 15, 2025

• End Date: Open/Ongoing

• Credentialing Timeline: Not specified (cross-credentialed with Montwood and Horizon City campuses)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

• Admissions: Yes, per emergency department workflow

• Phone Consults: As needed within emergency department

• Case Mix: Full emergency medicine spectrum including trauma and stroke cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: PCC (in-person EMR training required prior to first shift)

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup

• Specialty Backup Available: Full emergency physician coverage (cross credentialing with THOP Montwood and Horizon City)

• Support Staff Available: Standard multidisciplinary ED support team

• Reason for Coverage: Coverage need

• Nearest Airport: El Paso International Airport (ELP)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified

• Credentialing Timeline: Not specified

• Compliance: Must complete in-person EMR training prior to first shift; maintain all immunization records (TB, Flu, Hep B, MMR, Varicella)

• Continuing Education: 8 hours of Stroke CME and 8 hours of Trauma CME annually required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified (assumed covered by agency)

• Contract Type: Fixed, with daily and weekly OT options based on differential structure

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• All standard emergency medicine procedures within ABEM scope of practice

• Trauma and stroke management consistent with hospital protocols

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Texas State Medical License

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in ABEM or AOBEM (osteopathic equivalent)

• DEA: Active DEA with Texas address

• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (current)

• Experience: Residency trained and specialty certified in Emergency Medicine

• Other Qualifications: Must submit CME (past 2 years), case logs (past 2 years), copies of all diplomas, SS card, driver’s license, and color photo; immunization compliance required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to all patients presenting to the ED

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute medical and trauma cases

• Perform standard emergency medicine procedures

• Collaborate with other ED physicians and staff for seamless patient care

• Maintain accurate documentation in PCC EMR system following in-person EMR training

• Participate in ongoing hospital CME requirements and credentialing processes

• Cross-credentialed to work across THOP Montwood and Horizon City campuses