Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in Laredo, Texas

Job description

About the facility

This multi-site emergency care system in Laredo, Texas is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage across its network of facilities. The main location manages an annual emergency department volume of 48,000 visits, while the secondary site handles approximately 10,000 visits per year. Both sites maintain established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery. Clinicians accepting this assignment may be required to provide coverage at either location depending on facility needs.

About the facility location

Laredo, Texas offers a range of attractions spanning history, culture, and outdoor recreation. The San Agustin Historic District preserves colonial-era architecture, while the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and Fort McIntosh provide context for the area's 19th-century past. Lake Casa Blanca State Park and scenic trails offer opportunities for outdoor activity, complemented by cultural venues such as the Laredo Center for the Arts and the Texas A&M International University Science Center and Planetarium. The city is situated near the border with Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, adding a cross-cultural dimension to the area. Downtown is accessible within a few miles of major lodging corridors along I-35, with dining, retail, and entertainment options in proximity.

About the clinician's workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site ER facility in Laredo, Texas. Clinicians will work 12-hour shifts covering both a main site with an annual volume of 48,000 visits and a secondary site handling 10,000 annual visits. The secondary site operates under single MD coverage on 12-hour shifts. Board certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine is accepted; an active Texas license, DEA, and prescriptive authority are required. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups while maintaining accurate clinical documentation throughout each assigned shift.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 48,000 annual visits (main site); 10,000 annual visits (secondary site)
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts
• Certifications required: Board certification required; active Texas license and DEA required; prescriptive authority required

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