Locum Tenens Physician - Emergency Medicine Needed in TX

  • ID: 221359A
  • Updated August 4th, 2026

  • Job ID 221359A
  • Job Title Physician - Emergency Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State TX
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in Texas, commencing Sep 1, 2026. This role involves managing critical emergency department operations with shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, focusing on patient admissions, transfers, and coordinating care with a comprehensive range of specialty back-ups.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage emergency department operations, including patient admissions and transfers.
  • Maintain an average of 1.2 patients per hour.
  • Collaborate with various specialty back-ups such as Hospitalist, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Cardiology without intervention, Orthopedics, and Podiatry.


Additional Information

  • Board Certification in Emergency Medicine required.
  • EMR System: Meditech EHR.


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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