<p>A well-established emergency medicine group is recruiting an independent contractor Emergency Medicine physician for a community emergency department in Stephenville, Texas — a growing small city in the heart of the Erath County region southwest of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. This is a stable, long-term engagement with a nationally recognized emergency medicine organization, offering genuine clinical autonomy, access to robust professional development infrastructure, and a patient safety culture recognized by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package for independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Independent contractor status with scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Access to CME resources, educational tools, and professional development programming through a dedicated clinician institute</li> <li>Career growth and advancement opportunities within a large, multi-site emergency medicine organization</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with dedicated resources supporting work-life balance</li> <li>Practice backed by an AHRQ-listed Patient Safety Organization, providing quality and liability infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community emergency department setting in Stephenville, TX, serving Erath County and the surrounding region</li> <li>Clinical autonomy within the emergency department — physicians direct their own patient care decisions</li> <li>Supported by the operational stability of a well-established, nationally respected emergency medicine organization</li> <li>AHRQ-recognized Patient Safety Organization framework in place, supporting evidence-based, high-reliability care delivery</li> <li>Access to a broad network of subspecialty and peer resources across a large multi-site physician group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Stephenville is a welcoming small city of approximately 22,000 residents situated in Erath County, roughly 90 miles southwest of Fort Worth — close enough for easy access to a major metropolitan area while offering a distinctly lower cost of living, strong community character, and a relaxed pace of life. Home to Tarleton State University, the city supports a vibrant local economy, quality public schools, and a tight-knit community culture. The surrounding Hill Country terrain offers outdoor recreation, ranching heritage, and the kind of lifestyle that draws physicians seeking balance between meaningful rural practice and proximity to a major urban center.</p>