<p>A full-time Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity is available at a 67-bed acute care hospital in Jourdanton, Texas — just 45 minutes south of San Antonio — anchored by a Level IV Trauma Center and an emergency department seeing approximately 15,000 patients annually. This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement offering up to 120 hours per month across 12-hour shifts, with J1 visa sponsorship available. The position suits a clinician who wants genuine community-ED volume, a well-supported team environment, and easy access to a major metropolitan area without the cost or pace of urban practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive 1099 independent contractor compensation structure</li> <li>Up to 120 hours per month with flexible scheduling</li> <li>J1 visa sponsorship accepted</li> <li>Additional benefits available per individual agreement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency department serving approximately 15,000 patients annually — a consistent, high-volume community caseload</li> <li>67-bed acute care facility with a designated Level IV Trauma Center</li> <li>12-hour shifts structured to provide 24-hour daily ED coverage</li> <li>Up to 120 hours per month available — supports both full-time and near-full-time engagement</li> <li>Meditech EMR system in use; prior experience preferred but not required</li> <li>Skilled, collaborative emergency department team committed to high-quality patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Prior emergency medicine practice experience preferred</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community-ED acuity, including Level IV trauma stabilization</li> <li>J1 visa candidates welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jourdanton is the county seat of Atascosa County in South Texas — a close-knit community with a low cost of living, affordable housing, and a relaxed rural pace that is increasingly attractive to physicians seeking balance. San Antonio, one of the nation's largest cities, is a 45-minute drive north, offering world-class dining, the River Walk, major-league sports, the San Antonio Medical Center, and a robust international airport. The surrounding Hill Country and South Texas landscape provide year-round outdoor recreation, and the region's mild winters make it a particularly appealing destination for physicians relocating from colder climates.</p>