Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Brownsville/Weslaco/Harlingen, TX

Locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity covering Brownsville, Weslaco, and Harlingen, TX — ASAP start with ongoing, flexible scheduling across multiple sites.

Location & Schedule

• Sites: Brownsville, Weslaco, Harlingen
• Shift patterns vary by site (12- and 10-hour options): Brownsville (6a–6p, 6p–6a; 7a–7p, 7p–7a), Weslaco (7a–7p, 7p–7a), Harlingen (7a–7p, 7p–7a; 6a–4p; 10a–8p; 2p–12a; 4p–2a)
• Start: ASAP; ongoing coverage; scheduling flexible by location

Clinical Scope & Volume

• Patient population: All ages
• Case mix: General emergency medicine with trauma, cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, and OB/GYN presentations
• Admissions: Yes; patient volume varies by site

Facility & Support

• ED bed count and trauma designation differ by location (including Level III and free-standing/micro facilities)
• EMR: Epic
• Specialty backup: Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics
• Support staff: NP/PA coverage across shifts
• Equipment: Fully equipped emergency departments

Credentials, Compliance & Privileges

• Hospital privileges required; no temporary privileges
• Credentialing timeline: ~90 days
• Providers must maintain compliance with hospital credentialing/documentation requirements and Epic use

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas medical license (IMLC eligible preferred)
• Board certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
• Active DEA registration
• Certifications: ATLS, PALS
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
• CAQH attestation required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope emergency care including trauma stabilization, cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, and obstetric emergencies
• Collaborate with NP/PAs and specialty teams for coordinated patient management
• Document care in Epic and support departmental coverage needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

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