Emergency Medicine Physician

Job overview

The Emergency Medicine Physician role is onsite in Laredo, TX, at a Level III Trauma Center. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a 13-bed emergency department with physician coverage around the clock, dedicated advanced practice provider coverage, and broad specialty and hospital support. The physician evaluates and treats emergency patients, using the department’s clinical resources and coordinating with available specialists. The role contributes to emergency department coverage and care for a broad range of cases, with complex pediatric cases transferred to Corpus Christi or San Antonio.

What you'll do

• Provide emergency medicine physician coverage in 12-hour shifts
• evaluate and treat patients in the emergency department
• work within a 13-bed ED that includes regular treatment, negative-pressure, trauma, and cardiac rooms
• use available hospital resources and specialty support
• participate in cross-credentialing at the listed emergency department locations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency medicine physician

laredo tx

optigy group

level iii trauma center

emergency department

12-hour physician shifts

24-hour coverage

13-bed ed

abem board certified

texas medical license

atls

acls

pals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

ABEM board certification, an active Texas medical license, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS are required. DEA may be in process. Coverage is needed as early as December; the posting describes an immediate need.

About the employer

Optigy Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.