Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Houston, TX

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • SUMO Medical Staffing
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to start as soon as credentialed in central TX....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago

Description Specialization: Emergency Medicine Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Emergency Medicine team in Houston, Texas...

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Emergency Medicine Physician Opening - Houston, Texas

  • EMrecruits
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago

We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a full-time equivalent position....

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Locum Tenens Physician Emergency Medicine

  • Aya Healthcare
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Emergency Medicine in Houston, Texas. This is a 13 week contract position that requires at least one year of experience....

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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician job in Houston, TX - Make $260/hr - $285/hr

  • Aya Locums
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

Board certification in emergency, internal or family medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Family Medicine...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Qualified Candidates: Must be BC/BE residency trained in emergency medicine Family Practice and Internal Medicine Boarded providers with Emergency Medicine experience are also accepted Certifications...

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Physician Emergency Medicine / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

  • International SOS Government Medical Services
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 days ago

Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine to provide primary and urgent care services in an outpatient clinical setting....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Qualified Candidates: Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine Family Practice Boarded providers with Emergency Medicine experience are accepted Incentives/Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Houston, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 26 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Urgent Care Physician

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Description Specialization: Urgent Care Urgent Care Emergency Medicine Urgent Care Family Medicine Urgent Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics Family Medicine without OB Emergency Medicine Job Summary:...

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PRN Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Specialization: Emergency Medicine Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is seeking a PRN/Per Diem Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Pearland, TX....

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PRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Specialization: Emergency Medicine Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a PRN/Per Diem Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Kingwood, Texas....

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PRN Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Qualified Candidates: Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine Family Practice Boarded providers with Emergency Medicine experience are accepted Incentives/Benefits: Independent Contractor status...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualified Candidates: Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine Family Practice Boarded providers with Emergency Medicine experience are accepted Incentives/Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package...

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PRN Urgent Care Physician

  • CareNow Urgent Care - Houston Market
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Description Specialization: Urgent Care Urgent Care Emergency Medicine Urgent Care Family Medicine Urgent Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics Family Medicine without OB Emergency Medicine Job Summary:...

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Houston, TX

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Houston, TX as reported by the BLS.

$320,700


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Houston, TX offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%
Some College
0.1%



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