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

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

About the Position

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

12-Hour Shifts | Freestanding Emergency Department | ABEM, ABOEM, ABFM & ABIM Considered

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

This opportunity offers 12-hour day and night shifts in a 24/7 freestanding emergency department serving approximately 22,000 patients annually. Physicians will provide comprehensive emergency care, including the evaluation and stabilization of acutely ill and injured patients, in a setting equipped with advanced imaging, on-site laboratory services, and observation capabilities.

ABEM- and ABOEM-certified Emergency Medicine physicians are encouraged to apply. Board-Certified Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Family Medicine (ABFM) physicians with qualifying Emergency Medicine experience will also be considered.

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Profession: Physician (MD/DO)
• Location: Alamo, Texas
• Setting: 24/7 Freestanding Emergency Department
• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 22,000 patient visits
• Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 60 visits facility-wide
• ED Capacity: 14 treatment beds
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Clinical Services: Emergency care, trauma stabilization, and observation services
• Diagnostic Resources: On-site laboratory, CT, and X-ray
• EMR: Cerner PowerNote ED with Dragon

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, 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 range of emergency presentations, from routine complaints to high-acuity medical and traumatic 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 treatment and disposition plans
• Provide observation care and reassess patients requiring continued emergency department monitoring
• Coordinate transfers for patients requiring inpatient admission or a higher level of care
• Collaborate with nursing staff, emergency department personnel, and receiving medical teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Cerner PowerNote ED

Physician Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a minimum three-year residency program
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain one
• Board Certification through one of the following:
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  • American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (ABOEM)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), with qualifying Emergency Medicine experience
  • American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), with qualifying Emergency Medicine experience
• Emergency Medicine residency training or a minimum of one year of Emergency Medicine experience practicing as an MD/DO
• Ability to evaluate and manage a broad spectrum of emergency presentations, including high-acuity patients
• Strong emergency clinical judgment, procedural competency, and communication skills
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts

Additional Requirements for ABIM / ABFM Physicians

Physicians applying through the Internal Medicine or Family Medicine pathway must obtain and maintain the following certifications:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Practice Environment

This freestanding emergency department provides 24-hour emergency services to patients throughout the Rio Grande Valley. With approximately 22,000 annual visits, the facility offers exposure to a broad range of emergency presentations in a community-focused clinical setting.

The department features 14 treatment beds, designated triage areas, on-site laboratory testing, CT and X-ray imaging, and observation services. Physicians are responsible for timely emergency assessment, treatment, stabilization, and appropriate patient disposition.

Living and Working in the Rio Grande Valley

Alamo is part of the McAllen metropolitan area in South Texas, offering convenient access to the surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities.

The region is known for its warm climate, vibrant cultural heritage, diverse dining, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast. Physicians interested in practicing Emergency Medicine in South Texas will find a well-established community with access to regional amenities.

Explore This Opportunity with Rhino Medical

If you are an ABEM- or ABOEM-certified Emergency Medicine physician, or an experienced ABIM- or ABFM-certified physician with qualifying Emergency Medicine experience, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your availability and clinical interests.

Connect with Rhino Medical to learn more about this Emergency Medicine locum tenens opportunity in Alamo, 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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