Posted: 01/23/262024-10-232026-02-22Employment Type:PermanentPosition:PhysicianJob Number: 44985Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Job Description
Emergency Medicine Physician – FT. Stockton, Texas
Pecos County Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Ft. Stockton, TX. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to provide quality care in a critical access hospital setting.
Position Overview:
As an Emergency Medicine Physician at Pecos County Memorial Hospital, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality emergency care in a low-volume, critical access facility. The role involves working 24-hour shifts with comprehensive support to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. The hospital's unique environment offers the chance to develop broad clinical skills while maintaining work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide emergency medical services to patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions.
Triage and stabilize patients efficiently, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
Collaborate with hospital staff, including family medicine hospitalists covering OB-GYN cases (for pregnancies beyond 20 weeks), who bypass ER for pregnancy-related complaints.
Manage emergency cases with support from on-call general surgeons; no other specialty support is routinely available.
Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain high standards of patient care.
Qualifications:
Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/ABPS) or Internal Medicine/Family Medicine with Emergency Department experience.
Prior experience in an emergency setting is preferred.
Ability to work independently in a critical access hospital environment.
Excellent communication and patient management skills.
Valid medical license to practice in Texas.
Work Environment & Schedule:
Approximately 0.6 patients per hour.
24-hour shifts, with an on-site call room equipped with a fridge, bathroom, shower, and bed.
Accommodation provided: hotel room available between shifts.
Critical access hospital with low patient volume, offering a unique, community-focused practice environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate of $200/hour.
Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Opportunities to develop broad clinical skills in a rural hospital setting.
Work-life balance supported by a well-structured shift schedule and amenities.
Location Highlights:
Ft. Stockton, TX, situated about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Odessa, offers a relaxed community atmosphere with access to outdoor recreation, local amenities, and a friendly, welcoming environment. This position is ideal for physicians seeking meaningful work in a supportive rural setting. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional emergency care in a close-knit community setting.
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