Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, FP, IM)
Location: Laredo, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: Optigy
Category: Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, FP, IM) - Locum Tenens, Full-Time
Optigy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum tenens coverage across multiple high-volume emergency departments. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for physicians who are board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (EM), Family Practice (FP), or Internal Medicine (IM) with significant emergency department experience. The assignment will commence on May 1, 2025, and requires flexibility to float across four facilities, including two in Texas and two in Louisiana. The position offers a flexible schedule with a minimum commitment of six months, providing both professional growth and the ability to make a meaningful impact in diverse clinical environments.
As an Emergency Medicine Physician with Optigy, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in hospitals designated as Trauma Level III centers. You will join a skilled team committed to providing excellent emergency services to a diverse patient population. This assignment is ideal for physicians who thrive in fast-paced environments and value the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, backed by a wide range of specialty support including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, GI, OB, Neurology, Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Surgery, and Cath Lab.
Working in Texas and Louisiana brings the unique opportunity to serve communities with varied healthcare needs and experience the professional rewards of working in reputable medical centers. The onsite environment ensures direct patient engagement and collaboration with fellow clinicians, while the locum tenens structure provides a dynamic, adaptable work experience.
Credentialing requirements include an active Texas medical license, board eligibility or certification in EM, or FP/IM with a minimum of 4,000 hours of emergency department experience. Completion of a residency program is required, along with advanced certifications in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS. Candidates must have at least two years of emergency department experience, and ABPS credentials are not accepted. Immunization compliance is required, with waivers considered as appropriate. The privileging process typically takes about 60 days, with expedited options available to qualified applicants.
Optigy is committed to supporting its physicians with a robust credentialing process and an environment where your expertise is valued. By joining our team as an Emergency Medicine Physician in a locum tenens, full-time capacity, you will gain exposure to diverse patient populations and complex clinical scenarios, further advancing your emergency medicine career. If you are passionate about providing top-tier emergency care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your medical career.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM, FP, IM) - Summary- Locum tenens, full-time onsite emergency medicine physician role.
- Serve across four facilities in Texas and Louisiana, including Trauma Level III centers.
- Opportunities to work in high-volume, fast-paced emergency departments with significant patient diversity.
- Provide direct patient care in emergency departments in Texas and Louisiana.
- Float across Laredo Medical Center Main and North, St. Bernard Parish Hospital, and CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini.
- Manage a high volume of emergency cases (annual volume: LMC Main 48K; LMC North 10K).
- Work 12-hour shifts (6a-6p and 6p-6a) across all sites, with no call required.
- Utilize Cerner EMR to document patient encounters and care plans.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and access backup specialties as needed.
- Adhere to Trauma Level III protocols and provide care without scribe support.
- Competitive hourly rate of $275.
- Flexible scheduling with a minimum six-month assignment.
- Exposure to varied clinical environments and patient populations.
- Expedited credentialing available for qualified candidates.
- Active Texas medical license required.
- Board eligible/certified in Emergency Medicine, or Family Practice/Internal Medicine with minimum 4,000 hours ED experience.
- Residency program completion required.
- Advanced certifications in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required.
- Minimum two years of emergency department experience.
- ABPS not accepted.
- Immunization compliance or waiver required.
- Privileging process approximately 60 days; expedited credentialing available.
- Experienced in high-volume emergency departments.
- Flexible and adaptable to multiple clinical environments.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong clinical acumen and effective decision-making skills.
- Committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.
- Access to robust specialty backup including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, GI, OB, Neurology, Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Surgery, and Cath Lab.
- No scribe coverage provided.
- EMR system used: Cerner.
- Trauma Level III designation at primary sites.
- Positive work environment in reputable healthcare facilities with opportunities for professional growth.
Ready to advance your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician? Click the application button now to join Optigy and make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine!
Optigy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.