Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

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 10:00a6:00p, 2:00p10:00p, and 4:00p2:00a 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