Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Athens, TX
Job Description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Athens, TX
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Athens, Texas, 75751!
East Texas Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
Multi-Site Coverage • Level IV Trauma • Epic EMR • May 2026 Start
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Emergency Medicine physicians for a multi-site locum tenens opportunity across several established community hospitals in East Texas, with coverage beginning May 2026.
This is an excellent option for physicians looking for long-term stability, flexible scheduling across multiple facilities, and the support of a unified Epic platform with APC collaboration.
Providers must be comfortable working both day and night shifts and able to credential separately at each site.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Start Date: May 2026
- Coverage Type: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine
- Trauma Level: Level IV (all sites)
- EMR: Epic
- Minimum Experience Required: 3+ years Emergency Medicine
- Boards Accepted:
- ABEM / AOBEM
- ABFM
- ABIM / AOBIM
- Board Eligibility: Up to 5 years (facility-defined)
- Required Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
- ABEM physicians only need ATLS once in their lifetime
- APP Supervision Required: Yes
Shift Structure
Providers must be available for both days and nights.
Typical shifts include:
- 7a–7p / 7p–7a
- 8a–8p / 8p–8a
- Some sites include 24-hour coverage models
Facility Breakdown
Athens, TX Emergency Department
- Annual Volume: ~26,200
- Hospital Beds: 127
- ED Beds: 20
- Patient Volume: ~2/hr
- Temporary Privileges: Possible with clean file
Shift Times: 7a–7p / 7p–7a
Cedar Creek Lake, TX Emergency Department
- Annual Volume: ~22,000
- Hospital Beds: 11
- ED Beds: 11
- Patient Volume: ~1.9/hr
- Temporary Privileges: Yes (clean file required)
Shift Times: 7a–7p / 7p–7a
Carthage, TX Emergency Department
- Annual Volume: ~10,000
- Hospital Beds: 96
- ED Beds: 8
- Patient Volume: ~1.4/hr
- Privileges Timeline: 60–90 days
- Temps Possible depending on urgency
Shift Times: 8a–8p / 8p–8a
Pittsburg, TX Emergency Department
- Annual Volume: ~15,800
- Hospital Beds: 23
- ED Beds: 10
- Patient Volume: ~2.4/hr
- APC Coverage: Thurs–Mon only
- Temporary Privileges: Yes (30–45 days with clean file)
Shift Time: 8a–8p
Jacksonville, TX Emergency Department
- Annual Volume: ~13,275
- Hospital Beds: 72
- ED Beds: 10
- Patient Volume: ~1.6/hr
- Temporary Privileges: Not available
- Standard Privileges: 60–90 days
Shift Times: 7a–7p / 7p–7a
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physician
- Active Texas medical license required
- Clean file strongly preferred
- Comfortable supervising APP coverage
- Able to work both days and nights across multiple facilities
- Separate credentialing required for each site
Why Physicians Choose Rhino Medical
- Competitive compensation
- White-glove credentialing and compliance support
- Multi-site flexibility within one regional system
- Dedicated recruiter advocacy from start to finish
- Rhino handles logistics so you can focus on patient care
Physicians with day + night availability and a clean credentialing file are encouraged to apply early as May 2026 scheduling will begin well in advance.
Submit your CV today — Rhino Medical will take it from here.
Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.
About Rhino Medical
At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.
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