Emergency Medicine - Cuero, TX

Southwest Medical Associates is looking for a BC/BE physician with ER experience to join us on a supplemental basis in Cuero, TX. Located about 30 minutes from Victoria, TX, this hospital serves a rural community and provides top quality care for a diverse population.

• Level IV Trauma Center
• 6 ER beds
• Coverage:
  Full Time
• Increase in rate for physicians who work 72 or more hours within a calendar month.
• Requires ACLS, ATLS, & CMEs (Required 9hrs Trauma & 8hrs Stroke per year), Recommends: PALS, and NIHSS certificate every other year
• Patient Volume: 22-26 patients per 24 hours
• 12 hour shifts; with hospital permission 24s will be accepted
• 30% Trauma, 20% Pediatrics, 50% Geriatric
• EMR:
  Meditech
• Lab & X-Ray 24/7
• Tele:
  Cardio, Neuro, Behavioral Health
• OB physician and first assist on call 24/7; OB nurses are in-house 24/7; OB Protocol
• In-House Hospitalist coverage
• Admit/Transfer Protocol
• Referral centers:
  Citizens Med. Center, DeTar Hospital, Methodist Hospital and SAMMC