Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Weslaco, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Weslaco, TX Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-MD-125620-2 Profession: Physician Specialty: Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Weslaco, Texas Coverage Period: Jul 15, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a – 7p / 7p – 7a Hours Per Shift: 12 Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 65 patients per day Case Mix: Seizures, Respiratory, Gastroenterology FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED Beds, 8 Inpatient Beds Trauma Level: N/A (Micro Hospital) EMR System: Cerner Specialty Backup Available: Seizures, Respiratory, Gastroenterology Support Staff Available: NPPA (12p-12a) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 120 days (temporary privileges available) Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Bedside Ultrasound Conscious Sedation Intubations Central Line Placement Laceration Repair Splinting JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified in ABEM or ABOEM, or ABIM/ABFM Board Certified with EM Experience Licenses: Active TX License DEA / CDS: Active DEA for TX and CSR if needed Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS (ATLS required for non-EM boarded MD/DO; PALS for PED boarded) Experience: Board Certified by ABMS/AOA in EM/IM/FM within 5 years of residency completion or fellowship Other Qualifications: Case Logs for past 2 years, Color copy of Driver's license, Social Security Card, Immunizations (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, Covid), Annual Flu vaccine, Annual TB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a 14-bed ED with 8 inpatient beds. Work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a) with NPPA support during peak hours (12p-12a). Perform emergency procedures including bedside ultrasound, conscious sedation, intubations, and central line placements. Collaborate with subspecialties such as Seizures, Respiratory, and Gastroenterology for patient management. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using Cerner EMR.