Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description
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