Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Texarkana, TX

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 – Open

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a daily

COVERAGE DATES

• 01/01/2026 – Open

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

• Admissions: Yes

• Phone Consults: Yes, as required for specialty coordination

• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, and Acute Care

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards

• Support Staff Available: Physicians, NPs/PAs (Sunday & Monday: 9a–7p & 2p–12a; Tues–Fri: 10a–10p), nurses, and ancillary staff

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified)

• Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Texas medical license required

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (preferred)

• DEA: Active DEA registration with Texas address required

• Certifications: ACLS (if not Board Certified EM), ATLS, NIHSS, BLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy

• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required

• Other Qualifications:

• Completion of application packet with CV, photo ID, board certification, and references

• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu)

• TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or 2-step skin test accepted)

• Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive

• Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for acute medical conditions

• Collaborate with NP/PAs and nursing teams to ensure continuous patient flow and high-quality outcomes

• Participate in trauma, cardiac, and stroke response protocols

• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation

• Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies, compliance standards, and credentialing requirements

• Participate in required CME training to maintain trauma and stroke readiness

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