Emergency Medicine MD/DO - Brownsville, TX

Optigy Group; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 262,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Optigy Group is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians for locum tenens coverage at a Level III Trauma Center in Brownsville, Texas. The department handles about 32,000 visits annually with 87 encounters per day and supports various subspecialties.

Shifts include day and night, with APP coverage during select hours. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible with ATLS/PALS, and be willing to cross-credential at additional South Texas facilities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/ABOEM) is required.
• Board-eligible candidates accepted with ATLS and PALS.
• IMLC accepted as credential.
• Must meet licensing/credentialing requirements for the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine coverage in a Level III Trauma Center ED in Brownsville.
• Collaborate with subspecialty services and APPs for patient care.
• Participate in cross-credentialing at South Texas facilities as needed.
• Maintain high-quality patient care during day and night shifts.

Skills

Board-certified EM

Board-eligible with ATLS & PALS

IMLC accepted

Education

ABEM/ABOEM board certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens

Brownsville, Texas | Level III Trauma Center | Day & Night Shifts

Opportunity Overview

An established emergency department in South Texas is seeking qualified Emergency Medicine physicians for locum tenens coverage. The department sees approximately 32,000 annual visits, averaging 87 encounters per day, and offers a Level III Trauma Center environment with access to a broad range of specialty services.

Position Highlights

• Location: Brownsville, Texas

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine

• Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center

• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 32,000 visits

• Average Daily Volume: 87 encounters

• Hospital Beds: 243

• EMR: Cerner

• Malpractice: Claims-based coverage with full tail coverage

• Malpractice Limits: $1M/$3M

Schedule & Shift Options

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

• Night Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

APP Coverage:

• 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

• 2:00 PM-10:00 PM

• 4:00 PM-2:00 AM

Available Specialty Support

The emergency department has access to the following subspecialties:

• General Surgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Neurology

• Neurosurgery

• Cardiology

• OB/GYN

• Gastroenterology

• Pulmonology

• Psychiatry

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or ABOEM

• Board-eligible candidates accepted with ATLS and PALS

• IMLC accepted

• Must meet applicable state licensing and credentialing requirements

• Must be willing to complete cross-credentialing at additional South Texas facilities

Cross-Credentialing Requirements

Providers must be willing to complete cross-credentialing at additional emergency medicine facilities in the Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco areas of South Texas.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 12-hour day and night shifts

• Level III Trauma Center experience

• Broad specialty support

• APP coverage during designated shifts

• Claims-based malpractice coverage with full tail included

Emergency Medicine physicians who meet the qualifications and are interested in locum tenens opportunities in South Texas are encouraged to inquire.