Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-137020
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Various 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Number of Positions: 4-5
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 80 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Pediatric and general emergency medicine
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Pediatric subspecialty backup via transfer
  
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, scribe technology
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  
• Licenses: Active TX license
  
• Certifications: ATLS, PALS
  
• Experience: Residency trained with documented treatment of at least 300 pediatric patients in last 12 months
  
• Other Qualifications: Case logs from previous 2 years, Medical Director screening
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to pediatric and adult patients across three CHRISTUS emergency centers.
  
• Work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 coverage model.
  
• Collaborate with NP/PAs and support staff.
  
• Utilize Epic EMR and Abridge AI scribe technology for efficient documentation.
  
• Coordinate transfer of high-acuity pediatric patients to Children’s Hospital of San Antonio as needed.