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
