Job detail

Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Staffing

#DEA Certification #PALS #Emergency Medicine #Inpatient Care #Locum Tenens #Resuscitation #Airway Management #Cerner #ATLS

Quick overview

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care and manage trauma cases in a Level III trauma center. Collaborate with specialty services and ensure accurate documentation within the Cerner EMR system.

Requirements summary

Requires an active Texas Medical License and Board Certification/Eligibility in ABEM or ABOEM. Must possess ATLS and PALS certifications and have previous emergency department clinical experience.

postgraduate degreeLaceration RepairClinical DocumentationEmergency MedicinePatient EvaluationAirway ManagementResuscitationCerner EMRMinor Surgical ProceduresTrauma AssessmentHigh-Acuity Case Management

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

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