<p>A full-time Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is open at a modern, freestanding emergency department in San Antonio, Texas, backed by a major health system. This independent contractor role offers up to 120 hours per month across flexible 12-hour shifts, giving experienced EM physicians meaningful clinical volume without the constraints of a traditional employment model. San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country — affordable, culturally rich, and an increasingly attractive destination for physicians seeking quality of life alongside a busy, rewarding practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Compensation up to $120,000 per year based on 120 hours per month at full-time capacity</li> <li>1099 independent contractor engagement</li> <li>Full professional liability (malpractice) coverage included</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>12-hour shift structure with both day and night options available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service freestanding emergency department affiliated with a major health system</li> <li>Modern, well-equipped facility purpose-built for acute emergency care</li> <li>12-hour shifts available: days (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and nights (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)</li> <li>Up to 120 hours per month at full-time capacity — schedule flexibility built in</li> <li>Meditech EMR platform in use throughout the facility</li> <li>Collaborative, dedicated support staff in a fast-paced acute care environment</li> <li>Full spectrum of acute medical emergencies managed on-site</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (MD or DO)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency required</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage acute medical emergencies with sound clinical judgment in a high-acuity, fast-paced setting</li> <li>Prior experience in freestanding EDs or comparable high-volume emergency environments preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with staff and patients</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most affordable major metros in Texas, offering physicians an exceptional combination of low cost of living, a thriving cultural scene, and year-round warm weather. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the historic Alamo district, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. Strong public and private school options, a rapidly expanding economy, and a welcoming community make San Antonio a compelling long-term destination for physicians relocating from higher-cost markets.</p>