Emergency Medicine ABEM MD/DO - Harlingen, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

Harlingen, Texas | Level II Trauma Center | Multiple Shift Options

Opportunity Overview

An established emergency department in South Texas is seeking qualified Emergency Medicine physicians for locum tenens coverage. This Level II Trauma Center sees approximately 49,500 annual ED visits, with an average of 136 encounters per day.

This opportunity offers multiple shift options, access to a broad range of subspecialties, and APP support. Providers must be willing to complete cross-credentialing at additional nearby facilities.

Position Highlights

• Location: Harlingen, Texas

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine

• Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center

• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 49,500 visits

• Average Daily Volume: 136 encounters

• Hospital Beds: 586

• EMR: Cerner

• Malpractice: Claims-based coverage with full tail coverage

• Coverage Limits: $1M/$3M

Schedule & Shift Options

Available physician shifts include:

• 6:00 AM4:00 PM

• 10:00 AM8:00 PM

• 4:00 PM2:00 AM

• 8:00 PM6:00 AM

APP Coverage:

• 9:00 AM7:00 PM

• 4:00 PM2:00 AM

Clinical Resources

Available subspecialties include:

• Cardiology

• Neurology

• Neurosurgery

• OB/GYN

• Gastroenterology

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or ABOEM, or board-eligible with the required certifications

• Board-eligible candidates must have ATLS and PALS

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license in hand before presentation

• IMLC accepted; however, an actual Texas state license is required before presentation

• Active DEA registration for Texas in hand before presentation

• State Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), if required, must be active and in hand before presentation

• Must meet all applicable credentialing and compliance requirements

Cross-Credentialing Requirements

Providers must be willing to complete cross-credentialing at additional emergency medicine facilities in the Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco areas of South Texas.

Important Licensing Requirements

Candidates must have all required credentials in hand before presentation. IMLC participation does not replace the requirement for an active Texas medical license. An active Texas DEA registration and applicable CSR must also be available before submission.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Multiple shift options, including days, evenings, and nights

• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center

• Broad specialty support

• APP coverage during designated shifts

• Malpractice coverage with full tail included

Interested Emergency Medicine physicians who meet the licensing and certification requirements are encouraged to inquire.