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Emergency Medicine | Physician

GHR HealthcareTexas City, TXTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Texas City, TX
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Jul 20, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$175
Weekly
$6,315
Yearly (full-time)
$328,380
Contract length
12 weeks
Start date
10/18/2026

This job pays about $175/hour — 35% 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, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs – Locum Tenens Opportunity in Texas City, TX

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician needed for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas City, TX, near the greater Houston area. Join a high-acuity emergency department with strong patient volume, a fast-paced clinical environment, and a supportive healthcare team. This is an excellent emergency medicine job for physicians who thrive in dynamic, high-volume emergency care settings.

Job Details

  • Position: Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Employment Type: Locum tenens
  • Setting: Emergency Department
  • Location: Texas City, TX 77591
  • Start Date: 10/18/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,780 - $6,850
  • Openings: 4
  • Orientation: 2 shadow shifts

Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience required
  • Board certification in Emergency Medicine preferred; strong experienced providers may be considered
  • Comfort working independently in a busy emergency department
  • Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced patient environment
  • Competency with common ED procedures, including intubation, procedural sedation, fracture reduction/splinting, chest tube placement, CPR, suture repair, I&D, and central line placement
  • Excellent clinical judgment and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality emergency care for a broad range of acute medical and traumatic presentations
  • Evaluate and treat patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, falls, MVC-related injuries, and sports injuries
  • Perform essential emergency procedures as needed to stabilize and treat patients
  • Work efficiently in a high-volume setting with an average daily census of 55-60 patients
  • Deliver care during both day and night coverage on a rotating schedule
  • Collaborate with the ED team to support safe, timely, and effective patient care

Why Apply for This Texas Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Job?

  • Competitive weekly estimated pay
  • Flexible locum tenens emergency medicine coverage
  • Strong clinical support in a busy emergency department
  • Convenient Gulf Coast location near Houston, Texas

Apply now to join this Emergency Medicine Physician locum tenens opportunity in Texas City, TX.

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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