Locum - Physician - Emergency Medicine Quitman, TX

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Internal Medicine Specialist seeking a thrilling locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! We have an exciting position available for a Locum Emergency Physician . Join our esteemed healthcare team in Quitman, TX
on an unforgettable journey.

We’re a certified Level IV trauma center by the state of Texas because of our ability to deliver advanced trauma life support (ATLS). This includes rapid evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities for sick and injured patients, along with the ability to stabilize and transfer to a higher level of trauma care, if necessary. Qualified candidates must be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) or Internal Medicine/ Family Practice with emergency department experience.

Position Profile:

12,000 Annual volume
11 beds
2 hour drive from Dallas
24 hours of physician coverage daily
Critical Access hospital
Daily census: 31
25 Beds in the hospital
Hospitalist in house
24 hours of lab services
20% admission rate
Older population/higher acuity
Level III stoke support facility designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Physicians and nurses with advanced trauma life support training, so patients can receive immediate and appropriate care
Diagnostic services featuring x-ray, ultrasound, CT with iDose radiation reduction and other imaging modalities when needed
Laboratory services on-site
Private treatment rooms
The ability to monitor and stabilize heart attack and stroke patients
Transfer to UT Health Tyler Level 1 trauma center, if higher level of care is needed.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ACLS
ATLS
BLS
Board Certified
Board Eligible
BTLS
DEA
PALS
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Texas

• 24 hours of lab services
• 20% admission rate
• 12,000 Annual volume