JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Brownsville/Weslaco/Harlingen TX
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule:
Brownsville - 6a-6p 6p-6a; 7a-7p 7p-7a
Weslaco - 7a-7p 7p-7a
Harlingen - 7a-7p 7p-7a; 6a-4p 10a-8p 2pm-12a 4p-2a
COVERAGE DATES
Starting ASAP
Ongoing coverage
Flexible scheduling based on location
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: All ages
Patient Volume/Census: Varies base on location
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine with trauma cardiac neuro ortho and OB/GYN support
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Depends on location
Trauma Level: III III Free-Standing Micro
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department
Specialty Backup Available: Surgery Neurology Cardiology OB/GYN Orthopedics
Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage across all shifts
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: No
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Full scope Emergency Medicine procedures
Trauma stabilization and management
Cardiac neurologic and orthopedic emergency care
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Texas license IMLC eligibility to quickly obtain
Board: BC/BE ABEM ABOEM
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: ATLS PALS
Experience: Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience
Other Qualifications: CAQH attestation required; no temporary privileges
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care across varied shift schedules
Collaborate with NP/PA and specialty teams for comprehensive patient care
Utilize Epic EMR for documentation
Maintain compliance with hospital credentialing and documentation requirements
Support department coverage needs as scheduled