Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas
Commonwealth Medical Services· West - Hendrick Healthcare
About this role
Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
(Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine Fellowship)
Position Summary
The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role involves the management of undifferentiated, high-acuity patients across all age groups and requires rapid clinical decision-making, procedural expertise, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of emergent medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
- Perform emergency procedures including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound care, fracture stabilization, and point-of-care ultrasound, consistent with training and privileges
- Rapidly assess patient acuity and prioritize care based on clinical urgency
- Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms
- Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans including admission, transfer, or discharge
- Participate in trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and cardiac arrest response protocols as applicable
- Collaborate with nursing staff, consultants, EMS, and ancillary services
- Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives
- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, and learners as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- One of the following training pathways:
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency OR
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency with an Emergency Medicine fellowship
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine or Board-certified in Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine fellowship training
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- BLS and ACLS required; ATLS and PALS as required by department
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures
- Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage high-acuity and high-stress clinical environments
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care
Work Environment
- Emergency department within an acute care hospital or freestanding emergency facility
- Shift-based scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout clinical shifts
- Manual dexterity for emergency and bedside procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and emergency response
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas role at Commonwealth Medical Services is based in Brownwood, Texas, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas role at Commonwealth Medical Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas role in the West - Hendrick Healthcare department at Commonwealth Medical Services.
Which team or department does the Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas at Commonwealth Medical Services belong to?
This Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas position is part of the West - Hendrick Healthcare department at Commonwealth Medical Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas job at Commonwealth Medical Services posted?
This Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas position at Commonwealth Medical Services was posted on Jan 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas
Commonwealth Medical Services
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