<p>A 67-bed acute care hospital in Jourdanton, Texas — 45 minutes south of San Antonio — is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join a well-staffed emergency department serving approximately 15,000 patients annually. The facility holds a Level IV Trauma Center designation and operates as part of a healthcare system with broad specialty depth across South and Central Texas. Independent contractor (1099) status with up to 120 hours per month offers meaningful schedule flexibility for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive 1099 independent contractor compensation with up to 120 hours of coverage per month</li> <li>J-1 visa candidates accepted</li> <li>No Texas state income tax</li> <li>Affordable cost of living in the greater San Antonio region</li> <li>Collegial, quality-focused team environment with consistent APP support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>15,000 annual patient visits across the full spectrum of community and regional emergency acuity</li> <li>67-bed acute care hospital with Level IV Trauma Center designation</li> <li>24-hour daily physician coverage paired with 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverage each day</li> <li>Meditech EMR system</li> <li>Part of a regional healthcare system serving South and Central Texas with established specialty backup including Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Cardiology, and Urology</li> <li>Stable, well-supported department with a team culture centered on quality patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (MD or DO)</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity range of a community emergency department with Level IV trauma responsibility</li> <li>J-1 visa candidates are welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jourdanton sits in Atascosa County, roughly 45 minutes south of San Antonio — a metro area of 2.5 million residents with a diversified economy spanning healthcare, aerospace, information technology, and cybersecurity, and projected to add 1.1 million residents and 500,000 jobs by 2040. San Antonio offers world-class cultural attractions, a renowned culinary and arts scene, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation, all at a cost of living well below comparable major metros. Texas levies no state income tax, making the overall compensation picture particularly attractive for physicians relocating from higher-tax states.</p>