<p>This locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity in Pearland, Texas places physicians across two sites — a 49-bed acute care hospital with a Level IV Trauma Center and a freestanding emergency department (FSED) — within the greater Houston metropolitan area. The main campus carries accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI capability and certification as a Primary Stroke Center, supporting a combined medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians. With an ED volume of 28,000–31,000 visits annually at the main site and 24-hour physician coverage at both locations, this engagement offers consistent, high-quality shift work with cross-credentialing across both facilities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with competitive hourly rate</li> <li>Travel and lodging covered</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with a minimum commitment of 4 shifts per month per site</li> <li>Cross-credentialing at both the main hospital ED and the freestanding ED included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Main hospital: 49-bed acute care facility with a Level IV Trauma Center, accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, and certified Primary Stroke Center</li> <li>Main ED annual volume: 28,000–31,000 patient visits per year</li> <li>Main ED patient throughput: 3.0–3.25 patients per hour</li> <li>Main ED physician coverage: 24-hour model with 12-hour shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a)</li> <li>APP coverage at main ED: 10a–10p daily, providing mid-level support during peak hours</li> <li>Specialty backup at main campus includes Cardiology, OB/GYN, General Surgery, and Oncology</li> <li>Freestanding ED (FSED): 10-bed fast-track unit seeing approximately 15 patients per day</li> <li>FSED physician coverage: 24-hour model with 12-hour shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a)</li> <li>EMR: Meditech at both sites</li> <li>Minimum 4 shifts per month required at each site; physicians are cross-credentialed across both</li> <li>Supporting medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and 250 hospital colleagues on campus</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community ED acuity, including Level IV trauma stabilization, chest pain, and stroke protocols</li> <li>Ability to meet minimum shift commitment of 4 shifts per month per site</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, situated in Brazoria County just south of Houston within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area. Physicians relocating here gain immediate access to a major urban center — downtown Houston is roughly 20 miles north — while enjoying suburban quality of life, highly rated schools, and a lower cost of living than most comparable metro markets. The region offers a wide range of dining, cultural, and recreational amenities, and the Texas Gulf Coast is within easy driving distance.</p>