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, Part-time
Status: Employee
OakBend Medical Center (OBMC), an independent health system southwest of Houston seeks recurring ER 24 hour shift coverage at their Wharton, TX ER.
Wharton's Emergency Department:
- 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
Hospital:
- 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.