Physician​/Emergency Medicine​/Texas​/Locum tenens​/Emergency Medicine Physician

Position: Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title:

Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Brownsville, TX Service Setting:
Inpatient Coverage Type:
Clinical Only Coverage Period:
July 15, 2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift

Schedule:

6:00a 6:00p and 6:00p 6:00a PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics:
All Ages Patient Volume/Census: 32,000 annual volume; average 87 encounters per day Admissions:
Yes Phone Consults:
As clinically appropriate Case Mix:
General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 243 Hospital Beds Trauma Level: Level III EMR System:
Cerner Office Equipment Available:
Fully equipped emergency department Specialty Backup Available:
General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 10:00a6:00p, 2:00p10:00p, and 4:00p2:00a Reason for Coverage:
Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes Additional Privileging:
Cross-credentialing required at affiliated facilities in Harlingen, Weslaco, and Brownsville COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Evaluation and management of emergency medical conditions Trauma assessment and stabilization Airway management and resuscitation procedures Laceration repair and minor surgical procedures JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses:
Active Texas Medical License Board:
Board Certified in ABEM or ABOEM, or Board Eligible with ATLS and PALS DEA:
Active DEA Certification

Certifications:

ATLS and PALS required if Board Eligible

Experience:

Emergency Department clinical experience required Other

Qualifications:

Must meet hospital credentialing standards DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages Perform assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and procedures as clinically indicated Manage trauma and high-acuity cases in a Level III