Emergency Medicine Opportunity - Cuero, TX

Southwest Medical Associates  is looking for a  BC / BE physician  with ER experience to join us on a supplemental basis in  Cuero, TX . Located about 30 minutes from Victoria, TX, this hospital serves a rural community and provides top quality care for a diverse population.

• Level IV Trauma Center
• 6 ER beds
• Coverage : Full Time
• Increase in rate for physicians who work 72 or more hours within a calendar month.
• Requires ACLS, ATLS, & CMEs (Required 9hrs Trauma & 8hrs Stroke per year), Recommends : PALS, and NIHSS certificate every other year
• Patient Volume : 22-26 patients per 24 hours
• 12 hour shifts; with hospital permission 24s will be accepted
• 30% Trauma, 20% Pediatrics, 50% Geriatric
• EMR : Meditech
• Lab & X-Ray 24 / 7
• Tele : Cardio, Neuro, Behavioral Health
• OB physician and first assist on call 24 / 7; OB nurses are in-house 24 / 7; OB Protocol
• In-House Hospitalist coverage
• Admit / Transfer Protocol
• Referral centers : Citizens Med. Center, DeTar Hospital, Methodist Hospital and SAMMC