Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Atlanta, TX
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : 01 / 01 01 / 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule : 7a 7p; 7p 7a daily COVERAGE DATES
• 01 / 01 01 / 2026 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, 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; FM / IM trained physicians with ED experience accepted
• 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 nursing staff and consulting specialists to ensure quality patient 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
• Maintain required CME training to ensure trauma and stroke readiness