Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Harlingen, TX - Now Hiring

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Harlingen, TX Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

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Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) – Harlingen, TX | Locum Tenens

ABEM / ABOEM Certified or Eligible | 10-Hour Shifts | Regional Referral Center

Rhino Medical is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Harlingen, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.

This opportunity offers a dynamic Emergency Medicine practice within a 586-bed regional referral hospital serving approximately 49,500 emergency department patients annually. Physicians will manage a broad range of emergency presentations with access to established specialty services, advanced clinical resources, and scheduled advanced practice provider coverage.

With multiple 10-hour physician shifts spanning daytime, evening, and overnight coverage, this opportunity provides a variety of scheduling options within a high-volume hospital-based emergency department.

ABEM- or ABOEM-certified and board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Profession: Physician (MD/DO)
• Location: Harlingen, Texas
• Setting: Hospital-Based Emergency Department / Regional Referral Center
• Hospital Capacity: 586 beds
• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 49,500 patient visits
• Average Daily ED Volume: Approximately 136 visits facility-wide
• Physician Shift Length: 10 hours
• Physician Shifts:
  • 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
  • 8:00 PM–6:00 AM
• APP Coverage:
  • 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
• EMR: Cerner
• Specialty Support: Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN, and Gastroenterology

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, and medical emergencies
• Perform comprehensive emergency assessments, including patient histories and physical examinations
• Stabilize critically ill and injured patients requiring immediate intervention
• Manage a broad spectrum of emergency presentations, including high-acuity medical and surgical conditions
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other emergency evaluations
• Perform emergency procedures consistent with clinical training, competency, and scope of practice
• Develop and implement appropriate emergency treatment and disposition plans
• Coordinate specialty consultations and inpatient admissions when clinically indicated
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Cerner

Physician Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a minimum three-year ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
• ABEM or ABOEM Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Emergency Medicine residency training and/or continuous Emergency Medicine practice experience
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain one
• Current DEA registration and appropriate controlled substance prescribing authority
• Demonstrated competency in evaluating and managing high-acuity emergency patients
• Strong emergency procedural skills and clinical decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and specialty consultants
• Availability to work designated 10-hour physician shifts

Emergency Department Practice Environment

This established regional referral hospital provides comprehensive emergency and specialty care to communities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

With approximately 49,500 annual emergency department visits, physicians encounter a diverse range of medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and complex clinical presentations.

The hospital's 586-bed capacity and extensive specialty resources support the evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of patients requiring emergency and advanced medical care.

Available specialty services include:

• Cardiology
• General Surgery
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Gastroenterology

Scheduled Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant coverage provides additional clinical resources during designated daytime and evening hours.

Living and Working in Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen offers a welcoming South Texas community with a warm climate, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to the surrounding Rio Grande Valley.

Located near the McAllen metropolitan area and within driving distance of South Padre Island, Harlingen provides access to coastal recreation, outdoor activities, dining, and a rich blend of regional and cultural experiences.

Explore This Opportunity with Rhino Medical

If you are an ABEM- or ABOEM-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician interested in a hospital-based locum tenens opportunity with multiple 10-hour shift options, Rhino Medical would welcome the opportunity to discuss your availability.

Connect with our team to learn more about this Emergency Medicine opportunity in Harlingen, Texas.

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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