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-125620-1
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Weslaco, Texas
• Coverage Period: Jul 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Physicians work 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Average Daily Volume: 65 patients per day
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine, including seizures, respiratory, and gastroenterology cases

• No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED Beds (plus 8 inpatient beds)
• Trauma Level: N/A
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Seizures, Respiratory, Gastroenterology

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 120 days
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Bedside Ultrasound
• Conscious Sedation

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM) or ABIM/ABFM with EM experience
• Licenses: Active TX License, Active DEA with TX address, CSR if applicable
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CSR required if applicable
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required
• Experience: Residency trained in specialty required; EM experience if not boarded in EM
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years; proof of competency for bedside ultrasound; immunization records (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, Covid, Flu, TB); valid driver’s license, social security card

• Provide emergency medical care to patients in a micro hospital setting.
• Work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) as scheduled.
• Supervise and collaborate with NPPA (12p-12a coverage).
• Perform bedside ultrasound and conscious sedation as needed.
• Maintain compliance with credentialing requirements and participate in stroke and trauma teams.