Emergency Medicine
24-hour Single Physician Coverage Shifts in Rural Wharton, TX
Profession: Physician
Speciality: Emergency Medicine
Location: Wharton, TX
Full Address: 10141 U.S. 59, Wharton, TX 77488
Position: Full Time
Status: Employee
OakBend Medical Center (OBMC), an independent health system southwest of Houston seeks recurring ER Coverage at their Wharton, TX ER. OBMC has two other ERs located in nearby Richmond, TX, scheduling 12-hour shifts. Cross credentialing is required for greater scheduling flexibility. OBMC Is a regional independent non-profit health system serving Fort Bend County and the surrounding region.
OakBend's Wharton Campus ER Overview
OBMC -Wharton Campus ER:
· 9,500 Patients per year 24-hour single physician coverage
· 26 Patients/ day (1.1 /hr)-15% admissions rate
· 6-bed ED
· Physician shifts: 24 hours
· 40 Bed Hospital
· Full labs, Xray, CT, US, POCUS
· EMR Paragon (formerly AllScripts); Dictation – Dragon
Required Qualifications
- BC/BE Emergency Medicine trained physician
- BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with recent one year of post-grad hospital ER experience
- Texas medical license and DEA (or ability to obtain)
- Track record of leadership roles and experience
- ACLS, ATLS, PALS
Benefits
W2 -Benefits - We value the well-being of our Physicians and APPs and offer a competitive benefit package which includes but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Access to quality healthcare, including preventive and specialized care for you and your family.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan, featuring a company match to help you build financial security.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) – We support ongoing professional development by providing a generous annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME), helping you stay current with the latest advancements in your field.
Community Information
The Gateway to the Texas Gulf Coast, Wharton is a city of nearly 9,000 residents, located 60 miles southwest of Houston along the Colorado River and on the I-69 corridor.