Emergency Medicine Physician

Locums; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Lodging provided

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Locums is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum Tenens assignment in Brownsville, Texas. The role is based in an inpatient emergency department within a Level III trauma center, using Cerner as the EMR.

Coverage starts July 15, 2026 and is ongoing, with 12-hour day and overnight shifts as needed. The physician will provide care to patients of all ages, collaborate with subspecialists, and ensure proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Perform assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and procedures as clinically indicated
• Manage trauma and high-acuity cases in a Level III trauma center
• Collaborate with specialty services and hospital staff for patient disposition
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within Cerner EMR

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Brownsville, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6:00a – 6:00p and 6:00p – 6:00a

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All Ages
• Patient Volume/Census: 32,000 annual volume; average 87 encounters per day
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 243 Hospital Beds
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department
• Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA coverage 10:00a–6:00p, 2:00p–10:00p, and 4:00p–2:00a
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Additional Privileging: Cross-credentialing required at affiliated facilities in Harlingen, Weslaco, and Brownsville

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Perform assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and procedures as clinically indicated
• Manage trauma and high-acuity cases in a Level III trauma center
• Collaborate with specialty services and hospital staff for patient disposition
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within Cerner EMR