Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-132002
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Kilgore, Texas
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 5 to 50 shifts per month; Day and Night, 7a–7p / 7p–7a
• Hours Per Shift: 12
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Annual volume: Approximately 14500
• Patients per day: approximately 40
• EMS Volume: Approximately 4%
• Admission Rate: Approximately 5.5%

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of ED Beds: 11 beds
• EMR System: EPIC
• Physician Coverage: 24 hours daily
• Generally no APP coverage; NPPA coverage may be added during winter months if volume increases

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or Family Medicine (ABFM) with at least 2 years of ED experience at facilities with annual volumes of 10,000+ visits
• Licenses: Active Texas license required
• Certifications: ATLS (initial for BC physicians; current ATLS and ACLS for non-boarded physicians)
• Experience: FM physicians must have 2+ years of ED experience in high-volume settings

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care to patients in a freestanding emergency department
• Manage adult and pediatric patients with a variety of acute conditions
• Perform initial evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow
• Maintain accurate medical records using EPIC EMR