Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Part time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks an Emergency Medicine physician for a Brownsville, Texas location. The role involves comprehensive ED care at a Level III Trauma Center with a high daily volume and rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.

Applicants must be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM), hold an active Texas license or IMLC, and possess required certifications including ACLS and ATLS. DEA with TX address is required. CMEs and case logs are expected for credentialing.

Qualifications

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM).
• Active TX Medical License or IMLC, DEA with TX address.
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care at a Level III Trauma Center with high volume.
• Manage acute medical, surgical, trauma, and stroke cases with subspecialty backup.
• Work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with physician and APP coverage teams.
• Perform emergency procedures including conscious sedation, intubation, central line, wound management.
• Supervise APPs and ensure credentialing and protocol compliance.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Teamwork

Clinical Decision Making

Education

ABEM board eligibility/certified

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Brownsville, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

• Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 7a-7p and 7p-7a
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-126069
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Brownsville, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 7a-7p and 7p-7a
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 136 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Varied ED case mix including trauma, stroke, medical/surgical
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 243
  
• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry
  
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs (NP/PA)
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  
• Licenses: Active TX Medical License or IMLC, DEA with TX address
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5
  
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS
  
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine, minimum 15,000 patient encounters annually
  
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years, CMEs for past 2 years (including 4 hours Stroke and 4 hours Trauma), proof of immunizations (TB/Chest Xray, Flu, COVID, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap)
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting at a Level III Trauma Center with high annual volume.
  
• Manage acute medical, surgical, trauma, and stroke cases in collaboration with multidisciplinary subspecialty backup.
  
• Work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts as part of physician and APP coverage teams.
  
• Perform emergency procedures including conscious sedation when requested, along with typical ED procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and wound management.
  
• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) during overlapping shifts and ensure compliance with facility protocols and credentialing requirements.