# Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas > Commonwealth Medical Services · Brownwood, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-09 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Hendrick Healthcare ## Description ### **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 ## Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure. ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/EE2A8CB6F6/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)