Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Staffing•Atlanta, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Atlanta, TX • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 – 08/01/2026 • Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a daily COVERAGE DATES • 01/01/2026 – 08/01/2026 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

Requirements

Active Texas medical license required
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM trained physicians with ED experience accepted
Active DEA registration with Texas address required
ACLS (if not Board Certified EM), ATLS, NIHSS, BLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy
Emergency Medicine experience required
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)

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