Emergency Medicine Physician

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 10:00a-6:00p, 2:00p-10:00p, and 4:00p-2:00a

• 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 trauma center

• Collaborate with specialty services and hospital staff for patient disposition

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within Cerner EMR