Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-MD-126069 Profession: Physician Specialty: Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Brownsville, Texas Coverage Period: Jul 15, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a) Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 136 patients per day Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, Orthopedic, Cardiology, OBGYN, GI, and more FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 243 Trauma Level: Level III EMR System: Cerner Specialty Backup Available: Yes – General Surgery, Ortho, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, OBGYN, GI, Pulm, Peds, Psych Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs, and support staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Licenses: Active unrestricted TX Medical License and DEA License with TX address DEA / CDS: Active DEA with TX address required Certifications: ACLS, ATLS required Experience: Completed residency in EM through ACGME or AOA accredited program; 15,000 ED patient experience annually Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years including facility names and dates; CMEs for past 2 years including 4 hours Stroke and 4 hours Trauma DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED. Collaborate with NP/PAs, RNs, and other support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care. Manage trauma and stroke patients in accordance with Level III trauma and primary stroke center protocols. Participate in cross-credentialing across Valley Baptist facilities (Brownsville main campus, free-standing ED, Harlingen, Weslaco micro-hospital) as needed. Maintain compliance with facility credentialing, immunization, case log, and CME requirements, including annual stroke and trauma education.