<p>Emergency Medicine physician opportunity in a physician-owned and physician-led organization southeast of San Antonio, Texas. This 1099 independent contractor role offers clinical autonomy, 12-hour shifts, and a lower-volume community ED setting ideal for experienced Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine physicians seeking manageable patient volume with strong specialist backup and lifestyle balance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>1099 independent contractor model with clinical autonomy and scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Physician-owned and physician-led organization</li> <li>12-hour shift structure</li> <li>Established clinical and administrative support infrastructure</li> <li>Convenient access to San Antonio metropolitan amenities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>10-bed emergency department</li> <li>Approximately 14,500 annual ED visits — lower-volume community setting</li> <li>Level IV Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Broad specialty backup including Hospitalists, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, and Podiatry</li> <li>Low admission rate with established transfer protocols for higher-acuity patients</li> <li>Meditech EMR</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, OR Board Certified in Family Medicine with Emergency Department experience</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Experience in community-based emergency medicine practice</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This South Texas community southeast of San Antonio offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle with the convenience of metropolitan amenities just minutes away. Physicians here value community-based medicine, manageable ED volume, and the autonomy of a smaller emergency department setting while maintaining access to San Antonio's cultural, dining, and recreational offerings.</p>