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Emergency Medicine Physician

CHRISTUS Health

Kingsville, TX
7 hours ago

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician at CHRISTUS Health summary:

An Emergency Medicine Physician provides round-the-clock medical care in a Level IV trauma center with a 21,000 annual emergency department volume and supports 50 hospital beds. This role requires board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine, with certifications such as ACLS and PALS, and works within an integrated health system utilizing Epic EMR. The physician operates at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg, a nationally recognized facility delivering comprehensive emergency and specialty care in South Texas.

Description

Job Description

  • 21K annual ED volume
  • 50 hospital beds
  • 12 ED beds
  • 24 hour physician coverage
  • 10 hour NP/PA coverage
  • Level IV trauma center
  • EMR: Epic
  • MD/DO: BC/BE EM, IM, FM, ACLS, ATLS and PALS (ATLS not required if EM residency trained) IM/FM must have experience.
  • APP: PA, NPs can be FNP, ENP, ACNP and FNP or AGACNP and FNP. Experience strongly preferred
  • ACLS, ATLS and PALS

Facility Information

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg is part of South Texas' largest hospital system, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System. The health system is consistently ranked as a healthcare leader in the area and has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, including cardiac care, clinical excellence and oncology. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg services include birthing services, breast care, children's services, emergency medicine, heart care, ICU, imaging and radiology, women's care and much more.

Community Information

Nestled between the sparkling Texas Riviera to the east and the rugged Brush Country to the west, Kingsville is where modern industry meets the history of the Old West. Kingsville is surrounded by acres of flourishing wildlife and natural beauty and is home to several of South Texas' most famous institutions such as the King Ranch and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. With a strong educational system, a growing economy and a small-town atmosphere, it makes the ideal place to raise a family. Kingsville is less than 45 minutes south of Corpus Christi and about 2 hours south of San Antonio.

Keywords:

Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, Board Certified Physician, ACLS, PALS, Level IV Trauma Center, Epic EMR, Hospital Care, Physician Coverage, South Texas Healthcare