Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role requires rapid clinical decision-making, management of high-acuity and undifferentiated patients, and coordination of care across multiple specialties to ensure timely, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions

Perform emergency medical procedures, including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound management, and fracture stabilization, consistent with training and privileges

Rapidly assess and prioritize patients based on acuity and clinical urgency

Interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms

Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans, including admission, transfer, or discharge

Collaborate with consulting services, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary teams

Participate in trauma, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis response protocols, as applicable

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives

Supervise and educate residents, advanced practice providers, and learners, as applicable

Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited emergency medicine residency program

Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine

Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification as required

Skills and Competencies

Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures

Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities

Ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care

Work Environment

Emergency department within an acute care hospital

Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and move continuously throughout clinical shifts

Manual dexterity for emergency procedures

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and rapid response

Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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