
Emergency Medicine | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Kingwood, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $158
- Weekly
- $6,315
- Yearly (full-time)
- $328,380
- Start date
- 10/18/2026
This job pays about $158/hour — 22% above the median for Physician jobs in Texas ($130/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Texas right now
- 116 open Physician jobs in Texas from 3 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $69.50 – $282/hour, median $167/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Texas: $130/hour ($269,797/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($167/hour across 35 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Job in Kingwood, Texas
Join a dynamic emergency medicine team in Kingwood, TX, just outside the greater Houston area. This locum tenens physician opportunity is ideal for a board-eligible or board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician who thrives in a fast-paced emergency department and is committed to high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Medicine Physician - Locum Tenens
- Location: Kingwood, TX 77339 (Houston metro area)
- Start Date: 10/18/2026
- End Date: 1/10/2027
- Assignment Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 4
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,780 - $6,850
- Setting: Emergency Medicine / Emergency Department
- Work Type: On-site
Job Requirements
- Board-eligible or board-certified Physician in Emergency Medicine
- At least 1 year of emergency medicine experience preferred
- Active and unrestricted medical license eligibility required
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity emergency department
- Availability to provide coverage for the scheduled assignment dates
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive emergency medicine care to patients across a broad range of acuity levels
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage urgent and emergent medical conditions in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, and the broader care team to ensure safe, effective patient care
- Perform timely assessments, treatment planning, and disposition decisions
- Support orientation and transition into the department as needed
Apply now to explore this locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity in Kingwood, Texas. Join a supportive healthcare team and make an impact in a high-demand emergency medicine job in the Houston area.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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