Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Brownsville/Weslaco/Harlingen, TX • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: July 15,2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: • Brownsville - 6a-6p, 6p-6a; 7a-7p, 7p-7a • Weslaco - 7a-7p, 7p-7a • Harlingen - 7a-7p, 7p-7a; 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 2pm-12a, 4p-2a COVERAGE DATES • Starting ASAP • Ongoing coverage • Flexible scheduling based on location PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All ages • Patient Volume/Census: Varies base on location • Admissions: Yes • Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine with trauma, cardiac, neuro, ortho, and OB/GYN support FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: Depends on location • Trauma Level: III, III, Free-Standing, Micro • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department • Specialty Backup Available: Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics • Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage across all shifts • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: No • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Full scope Emergency Medicine procedures • Trauma stabilization and management • Cardiac, neurologic, and orthopedic emergency care JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Texas license, IMLC eligibility to quickly obtain • Board: BC/BE ABEM, ABOEM • DEA: Active DEA required • Certifications: ATLS, PALS • Experience: Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience • Other Qualifications: CAQH attestation required; no temporary privileges DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care across varied shift schedules • Collaborate with NP/PA and specialty teams for comprehensive patient care • Utilize Epic EMR for documentation • Maintain compliance with hospital credentialing and documentation requirements • Support department coverage needs as scheduled