Emergency Medicine | Physician

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – Corpus Christi, TX

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX (78412) – competitive pay $6,110–$7,240/week. Seeking ER physicians with 2+ years of emergency department (ED) experience to cover multiple sites throughout the Corpus Christi area. Coastal living, strong community, and high-volume emergency medicine shifts.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,110 – $7,240
• Location: Multiple emergency department sites in Corpus Christi, TX (Nueces County, South Texas)
• Start Date: September 7, 2026
• End Date: November 30, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (6a–6p, 6p–6a); days, nights, weekends
• Hours per Week: 36
• Number of Positions: 4 locum tenens ER physicians
• Patient Census: 45–80 patients per day, depending on site (high-volume emergency department)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of emergency department (ED) clinical experience required — emergency medicine physician / ER physician experience preferred
• Board Certification: ABEM for main hospital sites; ABFM or ABIM with documented ER experience accepted for freestanding EDs
• Ability to provide case logs as part of credentialing (required for locum tenens credentialing)
• Proficiency in emergency procedures: intubation/airway management, central line placement, trauma management, OB emergency deliveries, bedside ultrasound, dislocation reductions, chest tube placement, and laceration repair
• Willing to complete onboarding (approximately 2 hours) and 2–3 shadow shifts prior to independent coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care across multiple ED sites as a locum tenens emergency physician
• Manage high-acuity cases including trauma, STEMI, stroke, and obstetric emergencies
• Perform emergency procedures independently and efficiently; maintain procedural competence in critical care and trauma interventions
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nursing staff, and specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in orientation, adhere to local clinical quality measures, and support site-specific protocols
• Complete consults and determine admission needs; expected admission rate varies by site (approximately 10–20%)

Why Corpus Christi, TX

• Enjoy coastal living, beaches, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming South Texas community while working in emergency medicine
• Opportunities to practice at multiple facility types including hospital-based EDs and freestanding emergency departments

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens emergency medicine physician opportunity in Corpus Christi, TX. Submit your CV, case logs, and availability to join our emergency medicine team today.

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.