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 trauma center
Collaborate with specialty services and hospital staff for patient disposition
Ensure accurate and timely documentation within Cerner EMR
