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 Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.