Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician at CHRISTUS Health summary:

An Emergency Medicine Physician provides critical care to patients in a Level III Trauma Center at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Longview, a 425-bed facility equipped with 40 emergency department beds and advanced EMR systems. The physician is required to be board certified in Emergency Medicine and works alongside advanced practice providers to ensure comprehensive coverage. The hospital is recognized for its stroke and chest pain certifications, serving the greater east Texas region within a leading Catholic healthcare system.

Description

Job Description

• 55,000 Volume

• Level III Trauma Center

• EMR: EPIC

• 40 ED Beds

• 425 Bed Facility

• 45-Hour Physician?Coverage

• 31-hours of APP coverage

Requirements:

EM Boarded

Facility Information

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Longview is a 425-bed Level Ill Trauma Center located in Longview, TX. A certified Primary Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center, the hospital is a member of CHRISTUS Health System, which has been recognized as one of the top 10 Catholic healthcare systems in the United States and internationally. Good Shepherd Medical Center (GSMC) encompasses four hospitals and a multitude of clinics in the greater east Texas area.

Community Information

Longview embodies the epitome of Texas charm with its warm hospitality and picturesque landscapes. The city offers a diverse economy, including thriving industries like oil, gas, and manufacturing. Its vibrant downtown district provides an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, while nearby natural wonders such as Caddo Lake and the Piney Woods offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. Longview is less than an hour west of Shreveport, LA and just under two hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Keywords:

emergency medicine, trauma care, Level III trauma center, EPIC EMR, board certified, primary stroke center, chest pain center, emergency department, patient care, hospitalist