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
Clinical Shift Schedule:
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
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
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