Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Weslaco, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Weslaco, TX Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Weslaco, Texas, 78596!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-125620-1
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Weslaco, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 65 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, including medical and trauma cases; procedures include bedside ultrasound and conscious sedation
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds, 8 inpatient beds
  
• Trauma Level: N/A
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, including Seizures, Respiratory, Gastroenterology
  
• Support Staff Available: Physicians, NPPAs, nursing staff
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 120 days
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Bedside Ultrasound
  
• Conscious Sedation
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC in ABEM/ABOEM or ABIM/ABFM with EM experience
  
• Licenses: Active Texas medical license or IMLC, DEA, CSR if applicable
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required
  
• Experience: Board certified within 5 years of residency/fellowship, or EM experience
  
• Other Qualifications: CME: 4 hours Stroke CME and 16 hours Trauma CME annually; Case logs for past 2 years; Immunizations: MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, Covid, annual flu, annual TB
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients in the micro hospital ED.
  
• Manage medical, surgical, and trauma emergencies, including resuscitation and stabilization.
  
• Perform emergency procedures such as bedside ultrasound, conscious sedation, intubation, and central line placement.
  
• Collaborate with nursing staff, NPPAs, and consulting specialists (Seizures, Respiratory, Gastroenterology).
  
• Document patient encounters and maintain compliance with regulatory and credentialing requirements.
  

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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