About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This 9-day opportunity begins Oct 3, 2025, and features exclusive 24-hour shifts at a Trauma Center. The schedule includes multiple dates in October and November, offering exposure to a variety of emergency cases in a rural setting with robust specialist coverage.
Job Details
- Location: Texas
- Facility Type: Trauma Center
- Start Date: Oct 3, 2025
- LOA: 9 days
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a) on 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/18, 11/26, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30; 12-hour shift (7a-7p) on 10/19
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide care in a Trauma Center with ER beds
- Manage a diverse patient population: approximately 5 percent trauma, 50 percent pediatrics, and 35 percent geriatrics
- Perform all lifesaving procedures including intubation, extubation, and ventilation management
- Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations
- Lead and respond to emergency codes
- Coordinate patient transfers and admissions according to established protocols
- Collaborate with specialists and referral centers as needed
- Adhere to OB and transfer/admit protocols
Additional Information
- Texas medical license required
- Trauma and rural health emergency experience preferred
- Must be comfortable with all aspects of emergency medicine in a rural setting
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!