JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Canton TX
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: February 2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: 24 hours/day MD coverage
COVERAGE DATES
February 2026 Ongoing
Minimum 5 shifts per month accepted
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults; occasional pediatrics
Patient Volume/Census: Not specified
Admissions: Not specified
Rounding: Not included
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Not specified
Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Not specified
Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage varies by day
Reason for Coverage: Full time vacancy
Staffing Model: 24 hrs/day MD coverage
NPPA Schedule: Varies by day of week (details not provided)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Possible (60 day timeline)
Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
Onboarding Requirements: Orientation typically 34 hrs; ED shadowing to total 12 hrs; Epic training prior (test-out available)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Paid travel provided
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Standard emergency medicine procedures
Ability to manage ED patients across all acuity levels
Capability to handle all patient types presenting to ED
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Texas license required
Board: ABEM preferred; AOBEM ABFM ABIM with strong ED experience accepted; ABPS not accepted
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: EM BC requires proof of ATLS once; FM/IM trained requires ATLS ACLS PALS
Experience: Strong emergency medicine experience required
Other Qualifications: Epic proficiency preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care in a rural ED setting
Manage all presenting ED patients across all acuity levels
Participate in all required onboarding activities
Perform required emergency medicine procedures
Collaborate with hospital teams for transfers and care coordination