Emergency Medicine Physician

Acommunity-based Emergency Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a LocumsEmergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing assignment. This opportunity isideal for physicians who enjoy practicing in a lower-acuity environment with amanageable patient volume and strong clinical support.

PositionHighlights

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Call: None

ClinicalEnvironment

• 11-bed Emergency Department
• Annual volume of approximately 15,000-16,000 visits
• Average daily census of 30-40 patients
• Approximately 4-5 admissions per day (13% admission rate)
• Primarily young and generally healthy patient population
• Low-acuity practice setting
• Not a designated trauma, stroke, or cardiac center
• Minimal EMS traffic

Responsibilities