
Emergency Medicine | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $167
- Weekly
- $6,675
- Yearly (full-time)
- $347,100
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
- Start date
- September 7, 2026
This job pays about $167/hour — 29% 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
- 118 open Physician jobs in Texas from 3 agencies, 6 of them in Corpus Christi.
- 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 34 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – Corpus Christi, TX
Locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX – Board Certified/Eligible EM physicians needed for a 12-week contract; competitive pay $6,110–$7,240/week. Join a dynamic emergency medicine team serving multiple Corpus Christi Medical Center sites (Doctors Regional, Portland 24/7 ER, Northwest 24/7 ER, Rockport 24/7 ER). Enjoy coastal living in Corpus Christi, Texas (78412) while providing high-quality emergency care across lower-acuity EDs.
Job Details – Emergency Medicine / Locum Tenens
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,110 - $7,240
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX (78412) — Corpus Christi emergency medicine jobs, Texas locum tenens
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Contract)
- Duration: 12 weeks (with potential for extension)
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (6a-6p, 6p-6a)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Number of Positions: 4 locum physicians needed
- Start Date: September 7, 2026
- End Date: November 30, 2026
- Facility Sites: Doctors Regional, Portland 24/7 ER, Northwest 24/7 ER, Rockport 24/7 ER
Required Qualifications – Emergency Physician / ER Physician
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or acceptable alternatives (ABFM or ABIM with ER experience)
- Valid Texas physician license (TX license required prior to start)
- Ability to provide case logs for credentialing
- Competency in high-yield ED procedures: central line placement, endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, laceration repair, dislocation reduction, trauma management, OB delivery assistance, and point-of-care ultrasound
- Completion of onboarding: 2-hour orientation, Meditech EMR training, and 2–3 shadow shifts
Responsibilities – Emergency Medicine Duties
- Provide high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations across multiple Corpus Christi hospital sites
- Manage a broad range of ED cases including trauma, STEMI, stroke, OB deliveries, and acute medical emergencies
- Perform required procedures: intubations, central lines, chest tubes, laceration repairs, dislocation reductions, and ultrasound-guided interventions
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing, and support staff to ensure efficient ED operations
- Single physician coverage per shift at each site — independent EP responsibilities
- No call responsibilities outside scheduled shifts
- Participate in quality improvement, peer feedback, and standard clinical documentation (Meditech)
Why This Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Job in Corpus Christi?
- Competitive locum pay and flexible 12-week contract—ideal for emergency medicine physicians seeking short-term assignments
- Work across several 24/7 ER sites in Corpus Christi, TX—great for physicians who enjoy varied clinical settings
- Coastal living with easy access to beaches, local culture, and lower cost of living compared to larger Texas metros
How to Apply: Apply now for this locum tenens Emergency Medicine physician opportunity in Corpus Christi, TX. Submit your CV and case logs for credentialing consideration. For questions or to discuss availability, contact our locum tenens recruiter today.
Join our healthcare team and advance your emergency medicine career with a rewarding locum tenens position in Corpus Christi, Texas. Apply now.
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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