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Job description
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
Worksite address
brownsville, TX, 78520, US
Who can apply
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