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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Harlingen, TX
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-126063
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Harlingen, Texas
• Coverage Period: Jul 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Various shifts (6a-4p, 10a-8p, 4p-2a, 8p-6a)
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Average Daily Volume: 136 patients per day
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine cases

• No. of Beds in Department: 586 (total facility beds)
• Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Gastroenterology
• Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage (9a-7p and 4p-2a)

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
• Licenses: Active Texas license required; active DEA for the state of application and CSR if needed
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
• Certifications: ATLS and PALS required
• Other Qualifications: IMLC accepted; cross credentialing at multiple facilities

• Provide emergency medical care to patients at a Level II trauma center with high annual volume (49,500 visits).
• Work rotating physician coverage shifts: 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 4p-2a, 8p-6a, with NPPA support from 9a-7p and 4p-2a.
• Collaborate with subspecialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, and Gastroenterology.
• Maintain active Texas medical license, board certification (ABEM/ABOEM), DEA/CDS, and required certifications (ATLS, PALS).
• Adhere to claims-based malpractice insurance with full tail coverage ($1M/$3M limits) and participate in cross credentialing across multiple Valley Baptist facilities.