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ER of Lufkin | Focus Physicians Group PLLC
Lufkin, TX (On-site) | Independent Contractor | Emergency Medicine
ER of Lufkin is seeking an experienced, clinically confident emergency room physician to deliver high-quality emergency care in our 24/7 freestanding ER in Lufkin, TX. We're recruiting physicians who can reliably work on-site and ideally live within 30–50 miles, including Nacogdoches, Diboll, Huntington, Corrigan, Trinity, Crockett, Center, and Livingston.
You'll lead care for the full range of acute illnesses, injuries, and trauma in a fast-paced environment while providing concierge-level attention to every walk-in patient, working closely with nurses, mid-level providers, radiology, lab, and facility leadership.
What You'll Do
Evaluate, diagnose, treat, stabilize, observe, discharge, or transfer adult and pediatric patients as clinically appropriate
Manage acute presentations including chest pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain, trauma, fractures, infections, and neurologic symptoms
Serve as the clinical leader during assigned shifts and supervise mid-level providers per Texas law and facility policy
Manage short-term observation care (capped at 23 hours) in line with Texas freestanding ER requirements
Complete accurate, timely EHR documentation, including CPT/ICD coding
Participate in on-call, back-up, and peak-time coverage as needed
Required Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
Current DEA registration
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (ATLS preferred)
Strong emergency medicine, trauma, urgent care, or acute care experience
Ability to independently manage adult and pediatric emergency patients
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Surgery physicians with strong ER experience may be considered
Previous freestanding ER experience
Experience supervising mid-level providers
Why Focus
Lead care in a modern, 24/7 freestanding emergency room
Practice alongside board-certified, credentialed emergency medicine peers
Credentialing, scheduling, operations, data, and finance handled for you
Consent-based professional profiles, published on your terms
Compensation: Based on experience, shift type, and schedule commitment. Final terms confirmed in writing.
Reports to: Medical Director or Chief Medical Director
Lufkin, TX (On-site) | Independent Contractor | Emergency Medicine
ER of Lufkin is seeking an experienced, clinically confident emergency room physician to deliver high-quality emergency care in our 24/7 freestanding ER in Lufkin, TX. We're recruiting physicians who can reliably work on-site and ideally live within 30–50 miles, including Nacogdoches, Diboll, Huntington, Corrigan, Trinity, Crockett, Center, and Livingston.
You'll lead care for the full range of acute illnesses, injuries, and trauma in a fast-paced environment while providing concierge-level attention to every walk-in patient, working closely with nurses, mid-level providers, radiology, lab, and facility leadership.
What You'll Do
Evaluate, diagnose, treat, stabilize, observe, discharge, or transfer adult and pediatric patients as clinically appropriate
Manage acute presentations including chest pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain, trauma, fractures, infections, and neurologic symptoms
Serve as the clinical leader during assigned shifts and supervise mid-level providers per Texas law and facility policy
Manage short-term observation care (capped at 23 hours) in line with Texas freestanding ER requirements
Complete accurate, timely EHR documentation, including CPT/ICD coding
Participate in on-call, back-up, and peak-time coverage as needed
Required Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
Current DEA registration
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (ATLS preferred)
Strong emergency medicine, trauma, urgent care, or acute care experience
Ability to independently manage adult and pediatric emergency patients
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Surgery physicians with strong ER experience may be considered
Previous freestanding ER experience
Experience supervising mid-level providers
Why Focus
Lead care in a modern, 24/7 freestanding emergency room
Practice alongside board-certified, credentialed emergency medicine peers
Credentialing, scheduling, operations, data, and finance handled for you
Consent-based professional profiles, published on your terms
Compensation: Based on experience, shift type, and schedule commitment. Final terms confirmed in writing.
Reports to: Medical Director or Chief Medical Director