JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Kilgore TX
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 07/01/2025 Open (Estimated length of assignment: 1 year)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p and 7p 7a (12hour shifts)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics (typical ED case mix)
Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 15000 annual visits; approx. 40 patients per day
Admissions: About 5.4% admission rate
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 11 ED beds; no fast track
EMR System: Epic
Support Staff Available: 8 hours of NPPA coverage on Mondays
Reason for Coverage: Systemwide locum coverage need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (60 days expedited possible)
Credentialing Timeline: 90 days (temps possible)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance is covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
General Emergency Medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Texas medical license required
Certifications:
ABEM or ABFM/ABIM with ED experience
ATLS ACLS and PALS required for nonABEM physicians
ABEM physicians exempt from ATLS ACLS and PALS requirement
Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required for nonABEM trained providers
Other Qualifications: Flu vaccine required (waiver allowed)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care to approximately 40 patients per day
Cover 12hour shifts as part of a 24hour MD daily coverage model
Complete documentation in Epic EMR system
Participate in orientation and EMR training prior to first shift