Opportunity:
Physician - Emergency Medicine
Job Details:
ABEM board certification required
Minimum 2 years of emergency department experience required to work in freestanding emergency departments, or family medicine with emergency medicine fellowship
All shifts are on-site coverage running 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Single physician coverage at each site with no call required
APP support available at all sites with varying hours of coverage per day
Required procedures include intubations, central line placement, ultrasound utilization, OB deliveries, dislocation reductions, chest tube placement, trauma management, and laceration repair
Two to three shadow shifts required along with a 2-hour onboarding process for EMR and local quality measures
Case logs will need to be provided
Patient population varies by site and includes elderly patients, winter Texans, nursing home patients, rural patients, and mixed demographics including younger patients
Average daily patient census ranges from 45 to 80 patients depending on site
Admission rates are approximately 10% at freestanding emergency departments and 20% at the main hospital site
Two sites are Level IV trauma centers and all sites see high acuity cases
Duration of need is approximately 1 year with 3 to 4 positions available
Facility:
This healthcare system operates multiple emergency department locations throughout the region, including freestanding 24/7 emergency rooms and a full-service hospital emergency department. The facilities are equipped to handle a wide range of high-acuity emergency cases and include Level IV trauma centers. Each site is supported by advanced practice providers and utilizes Meditech as the electronic medical records system.
Location:
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather year-round, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy world-class fishing, sailing, and water sports, while the city's rich history and diverse culinary offerings make it an exciting and welcoming place to live and work.
