Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Permanent / Emergency Medicine Job

Emergency Medicine Physician

Wonderful Emergency Medicine opportunity in Plainview, TX. Our ER is community-based, catering to rural individuals who deeply value the care they receive. We offer a mix of modern technology alongside the challenges often present in rural Texas medical practice, blending advanced tools with the realities of limited resources.

Job Description

• Clinicians are expected to perform procedures and manage patients typically handled by teams in urban settings.
• Mandatory certifications include ATLS/ACLS/PALS, with active utilization of expanded POCUS, intubation (both direct and video), central line placement, and chest tube insertion.
• Flexible scheduling offers up to 144 hours per month, with a minimum of 120 hours for full-time status, accommodating PRN and part-time hours.
• 12-hour shifts with single coverage, supported by APP during the day and solo doctor at night.
• Limited pediatric cases referred to specialty centers.
• Equipped with 24/7 CT ultrasound, glide scopes, managing a trauma level 4, and averaging 13K annual visits with 49 total beds.
• Predominantly nights and weekends with the possibility of daytime work for PTO coverage.
• APP primarily handles the fast track, aiding the main ED during busy periods.
• Compensation is $275/hour for daytime and $280/hour for nights/weekends, offering professional liability insurance with tail included under 1099 status.
• Travel and lodging are covered.

Requirements

• Current ATLS certification
• ABEM certification