Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Id: H-MD-135859
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Laredo, Texas
• Coverage Period: Oct 03, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 67 patients per day
• Case Mix: General ED, trauma, pediatric transfers, behavioral health

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 13 (8 regular, 2 negative pressure, 2 trauma, 1 cardiac)
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, Cath Lab, CT Scan, ICU, MRI, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Management/Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Urology, Trauma
• Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Job Requirements

• Board: Board Certified ABEM
• Licenses: Current Texas Medical License (required)
• DEA / CDS: DEA (may be in process)
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS required
• Experience: Clean file required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a Level III Trauma Center.
• Manage 13-bed ED with support from APP coverage.
• Coordinate transfers for complex pediatric cases.
• Collaborate with multi-specialty backup team including Cath Lab, ICU, and Neurosurgery.
• Maintain meticulous medical records in Cerner EMR.