Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-136625
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Laredo, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 20, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 25 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Stroke, heart attack, abdominal/back pain, fractures, lacerations, sprains, infections, and other acute medical emergencies
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Not a designated trauma center
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes, cross-credentialing required at Doctors Hospital of Laredo and affiliated facilities
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM) with minimum 2 years EM experience
  
• Licenses: Active Texas Medical License
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required
  
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS required
  
• Experience: ABIM or ABFM candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 24-hour emergency medical services in a freestanding emergency department.
  
• Manage a broad range of emergent conditions including stroke, heart attack, abdominal/back pain, fractures, lacerations, sprains, and infections.
  
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound.
  
• Work 12-hour shifts ensuring continuous coverage.
  
• Collaborate with support staff and specialists at Doctors Hospital of Laredo for cross-credentialing and patient transfers.