Emergency Medicine Physician - Locum Tenens
Brownsville, Texas Level III Trauma Center Day & Night Shifts
Opportunity Overview
An established emergency department in South Texas is seeking qualified Emergency Medicine physicians for locum tenens coverage. The department sees approximately 32,000 annual visits, averaging 87 encounters per day, and offers a Level III Trauma Center environment with access to a broad range of specialty services.
Position Highlights
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Location: Brownsville, Texas
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine
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Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center
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Annual ED Volume: Approximately 32,000 visits
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Average Daily Volume: 87 encounters
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Hospital Beds: 243
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EMR: Cerner
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Malpractice: Claims-based coverage with full tail coverage
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Malpractice Limits: $1M/$3M
Schedule & Shift Options
APP Coverage:
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10:00 AM-6:00 PM
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2:00 PM-10:00 PM
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4:00 PM-2:00 AM
Available Specialty Support
The emergency department has access to the following subspecialties:
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General Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Neurology
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Neurosurgery
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Cardiology
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OB/GYN
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Gastroenterology
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Pulmonology
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Psychiatry
Required Qualifications
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Board-certified in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or ABOEM
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Board-eligible candidates accepted with ATLS and PALS
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IMLC accepted
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Must meet applicable state licensing and credentialing requirements
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Must be willing to complete cross-credentialing at additional South Texas facilities
Cross-Credentialing Requirements
Providers must be willing to complete cross-credentialing at additional emergency medicine facilities in the Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco areas of South Texas.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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12-hour day and night shifts
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Level III Trauma Center experience
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Broad specialty support
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APP coverage during designated shifts
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Claims-based malpractice coverage with full tail included
Emergency Medicine physicians who meet the qualifications and are interested in locum tenens opportunities in South Texas are encouraged to inquire.
