Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-137441
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Harlingen, Texas
• Coverage Period: Nov 05, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Various shifts, 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 4p-2a, 8p-6a
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 136 patients per day
• Case Mix: Emergency medicine including trauma, cardiac, stroke, and general emergencies

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN, Gastroenterology
• Support Staff Available: NPPAs, RNs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
• Licenses: Active Texas License (or ability to obtain)
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and Controlled Substance Registration required
• Experience: Emergency Medicine residency trained and/or continuous Emergency Medicine practice experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
• Perform emergency procedures including intubation, central line placement, and wound management.
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers (NPPAs) and nursing staff.
• Consult with specialty services (Cardiology, Surgery, Neurology, etc.) as needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately in Cerner EMR.