Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Lindale, TX
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 36 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Lindale, Texas, 75771!
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens opportunity in Texas, beginning Feb 2, 2026. This assignment offers 12-hour day and night shifts in a busy emergency department, with an annual volume of approximately 21,705 patients and a daily census around 60. Physicians will work alongside nurse practitioners and physician assistants, with no scribe coverage and limited on-site laboratory services.
Job Details
- Location: Texas
- Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
- LOA: 120 days
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Schedule: Physician shifts: 6am–6pm and 6pm–6am daily; NP/PA shifts: Monday 8am–5pm and 12pm–9pm, Tuesday to Friday 8am–8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am–8pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide emergency medical care for a diverse patient population in a emergency department
- Evaluate and manage a daily patient load of approximately 60, with 10–15 percent EMS arrivals
- Initiate transfers for patients requiring admission or a higher level of care
- Collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Utilize 24/7 ultrasound and CT coverage for diagnostic support
- Participate in brief orientation and shadowing prior to start of assignment
- Ensure compliance with all required certifications and board requirements
Additional Information
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine preferred; will consider Family Medicine physicians with strong emergency department experience
- Fellowship required; EM residency trained preferred, but open to FM residency trained with relevant ED experience
- ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required for FM-trained or board-eligible EM physicians; EM board-certified physicians must show proof of ATLS at least once
- Active Texas medical license required
- No ICU beds or backup specialties; limited lab and no blood products on-site
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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