
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 – Corpus Christi, TX | 12-week assignment • Competitive pay $6,110–$7,240/week.
Join a dynamic emergency medicine team in Corpus Christi (ZIP 78412) on the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. This locum tenens ER physician role covers multiple ER sites in Corpus Christi, TX and offers a robust case mix, excellent procedural volume, and an opportunity to live near sunny beaches and a vibrant arts community.
Job Details
- Position: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician / ER Physician
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,110 – $7,240
- Location: Multiple ER sites in Corpus Christi, TX
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (6a–6p, 6p–6a)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Employment Type: Locum tenens / temporary emergency medicine job
- Duration: 12 weeks (potential to extend)
- Start Date: September 7, 2026 • End Date: November 30, 2026
Required Qualifications
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM required for main hospital sites; ABFM or ABIM with substantial ER experience acceptable for FSED sites)
- Minimum 2 years of emergency department (ED) clinical experience
- Able to provide case logs for credentialing
- Proficiency in core emergency procedures: central line placement, endotracheal intubation, trauma management, dislocation reductions, OB deliveries, chest tube placement, laceration repair
- Experience with ultrasound / POCUS for diagnosis and procedure guidance
- Willingness to complete onboarding: ~2 hours Meditech/local quality measures training plus 2–3 shadow shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality emergency care across multiple ER sites, managing a diverse patient population
- Manage high-acuity cases including trauma, STEMI, stroke, OB emergencies, and complex elderly patients
- Perform ED procedures efficiently and maintain procedural competency and documentation
- Collaborate closely with advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing, and support staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Participate in consultations and admissions as required (site-dependent admission rates ~10–20%)
- Maintain accurate charting, case logs, and compliance with local quality measures
This emergency medicine locum opportunity is ideal for ABEM-certified emergency physicians seeking a high-volume, procedural ED experience in Corpus Christi, Texas. Enjoy competitive locum pay and the Gulf Coast lifestyle while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Apply now to join our Corpus Christi emergency medicine team or contact our recruiter to learn more about this Texas emergency medicine job. Join our healthcare 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.
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