ACEP Now
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Texarkana, TX
ACEP Now, Wake Village, Texas, United States
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Texarkana, TX
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p; 7p 7a daily COVERAGE DATES
01/01/2026 Open
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, NPs/PAs (Sunday & Monday: 9a7p & 2p12a; TuesFri: 10a10p), 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)
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 NP/PAs and nursing teams to ensure continuous patient flow and high-quality 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
Participate in required CME training to maintain trauma and stroke readiness
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Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Texarkana, TX
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p; 7p 7a daily COVERAGE DATES
01/01/2026 Open
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, NPs/PAs (Sunday & Monday: 9a7p & 2p12a; TuesFri: 10a10p), 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)
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 NP/PAs and nursing teams to ensure continuous patient flow and high-quality 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
Participate in required CME training to maintain trauma and stroke readiness
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