Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Level III Trauma, Brownsville TX (Travel/Lodging Covered)

Job ID: Not provided

Location: Brownsville, TX
Type: Locum Tenens — Clinical Only
Setting: Inpatient Emergency Department
Coverage Period: Begins July 15, 2026 — Ongoing
Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00a–6:00p and 6:00p–6:00a)

Patient Population and Volume

• All ages; general Emergency Medicine case mix
• Annual ED volume: ~32,000 visits (avg ~87 encounters/day)
• Admissions and phone consults as clinically appropriate

Facility and Support

• Hospital: 243 beds; Level III trauma center
• EMR: Cerner
• Fully equipped emergency department
• Specialty backup: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry
• NP/PA coverage: staggered coverage (10:00a–6:00p, 2:00p–10:00p, 4:00p–2:00a)
• Reason for coverage: supplemental

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages
• Perform assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and required procedures
• Manage trauma and high-acuity patients in a Level III trauma center
• Airway management, resuscitation, laceration repair, and minor surgical procedures
• Coordinate care and disposition with specialty services and hospital staff
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in Cerner

Privileges and Credentialing

• Hospital privileges required
• Cross-credentialing required at affiliated facilities in Harlingen, Weslaco, and Brownsville

Licensure, Certification, and Experience

• Active Texas medical license required
• Board Certified in ABEM or ABOEM, or Board Eligible
• ATLS and PALS required if Board Eligible
• Active DEA certification required
• Emergency Department clinical experience required
• Must meet hospital credentialing standards

Compensation and Logistics

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements Summary

• Licensure: Texas medical license
• Board: ABEM/ABOEM certified or eligible
• Certifications: ATLS and PALS (if board eligible)
• DEA: Active
• Experience: ED clinical experience
• Credentialing: Hospital privileges and cross-credentialing at affiliated sites