Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Abilene
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)Position Summary The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role requires rapid clinical decision-making, management of high-acuity and undifferentiated patients, and coordination of care across multiple specialties to ensure timely, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions - Perform emergency medical procedures, including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound management, and fracture stabilization, consistent with training and privileges - Rapidly assess and prioritize patients based on acuity and clinical urgency - Interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms - Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans, including admission, transfer, or discharge - Collaborate with consulting services, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary teams - Participate in trauma, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis response protocols, as applicable - Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care - Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives - Supervise and educate residents, advanced practice providers, and learners, as applicable - Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited emergency medicine residency program - Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - DEA registration or eligibility - BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification as required Skills and Competencies - Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures - Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities - Ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care Work Environment - Emergency department within an acute care hospital - Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays Physical Requirements - Ability to stand and move continuously throughout clinical shifts - Manual dexterity for emergency procedures - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and rapid response

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