Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Brownsville, TX
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Brownsville, Texas, 78520!
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
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Evaluation and management of emergency medical conditions
• Trauma assessment and stabilization
• Airway management and resuscitation procedures
• Laceration repair and minor surgical procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Texas Medical License
• Board: Board Certified in ABEM or ABOEM, or Board Eligible with ATLS and PALS
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: ATLS and PALS required if Board Eligible
• Experience: Emergency Department clinical experience required
• Other Qualifications: Must meet hospital credentialing standards
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
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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