<p>St. David's South Austin Medical Center is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its busy 24/7 emergency department in Austin, Texas. This nationally recognized facility — built in 1982 and extensively renovated — is distinguished by its acclaimed cardiac program and a fully renovated maternity unit with Level I and Level II nurseries. Austin offers no state income tax, a thriving urban lifestyle, and one of the most dynamic job markets in the country, making this an exceptionally attractive long-term placement for the right clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>No state income tax in Texas — a meaningful compensation advantage over most markets</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>No non-compete clause — full freedom to practice where and how you choose</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and peer referral program</li> <li>Affiliation with a nationally recognized physician practice and Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>24/7 emergency department at a full-service acute care medical center in South Austin</li> <li>Nationally recognized cardiac program — a high-acuity referral driver for the ED</li> <li>Fully renovated maternity unit with Level I and Level II nurseries on campus, supporting OB-related emergency volume</li> <li>Serves South Austin and surrounding communities — broad regional catchment with diverse patient population</li> <li>Established facility with decades of community presence since 1982</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and tertiary ED acuity, including cardiac and obstetric-adjacent presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin consistently ranks among the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the United States, offering a vibrant food and music scene, world-class outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and Barton Creek Greenbelt, and a booming tech-driven economy that keeps the city young and energetic. The absence of a state income tax stretches every dollar further, and the greater Austin metro provides excellent public and private school options alongside easy access to the Texas Hill Country for weekend escapes.</p>