Opportunity:
Physician - Emergency Medicine
Job Details:
- Provide emergency medicine coverage including on-site shifts, weekends, and nights
- Shift times at main facility: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM, and 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift times at freestanding emergency department: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Work within a facility with approximately 30 ED treatment spaces
- Patient census of 115 per day at main facility and 70 per day at freestanding emergency department
- Admission rate of 25% at main facility and 5% at freestanding emergency department
- Serve an urban, middle-class patient population at a Level 3 Trauma Center
- Handle moderate to high acuity and complex pathology; physicians do not see low acuity patients at main facility
- Perform procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, conscious sedation, fracture reduction, and laceration repair
- All specialties consistent with a Level 3 Trauma Center are available, including OB, in-house intensivist, and hospitalist services
- 4 physicians per day on staff at main facility and 2 at freestanding emergency department, supported by 2 APPs per day at all sites
- Support staff includes nurses, techs, paramedics, and security
- ABEM board certification required
- 2 full shadow shifts required for orientation, or 1 shadow shift if candidate has previous Meditech experience
Facility:
This freestanding emergency department is part of a well-established healthcare network operating in a dynamic urban environment. The facility offers a full spectrum of emergency medicine services, functioning at a Level 3 Trauma Center designation with access to a wide range of medical specialties. With robust support staff including nurses, technicians, paramedics, and security personnel, the facility is equipped to handle moderate to high acuity cases and complex clinical pathology.
Location:
Houston, TX
Houston is one of the largest and most diverse cities in the United States, offering a vibrant cultural scene, world-class dining, and a thriving job market. With no state income tax, a low cost of living relative to other major metros, and year-round warm weather, Houston is an attractive destination for healthcare professionals looking to enjoy both professional growth and an exceptional quality of life.