JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Texarkana TX
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open
Clinical Shift Schedule: See coverage model for detailed shifts
COVERAGE DATES
Starting 01/01/2026 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
Patient Volume/Census: TBD
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency medicine including stroke and trauma
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: TBD
EMR System: EPIC
Office Equipment Available: TBD
Specialty Backup Available: Yes
Support Staff Available: Physicians and APPs
Reason for Coverage: Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: Daily OT after 12 hours (based on differential); Weekly OT after 168 hours (based on fixed)
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Emergency medicine procedures consistent with ED practice
Stroke education (4 hours annually)
Trauma education (9 hours annually; 27 hours total in 3-year survey period)
Required life support certifications per service line
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Texas Medical License
Board: Board Certified preferred Board Eligible accepted (confirmation of test date required)
DEA: Active DEA with Texas address
Certifications: ACLS PALS immunization compliance (Hepatitis B MMR Varicella Tdap Flu TB with QuantiFERON or 2-step test)
Experience: Case logs from the past 24 months
Other Qualifications: Completed application updated CV government photo ID DD214 (if military) education and training verification ECFMG (if applicable) three peer references chest X-ray if TB positive with questionnaire CME logs (past 24 months)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency department coverage for assigned shifts
Manage acute care trauma and stroke cases in ED setting
Ensure compliance with CME credentialing and immunization requirements
Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely patient care
Document care accurately in EMR system (EPIC)
Emergency Medicine Physician
