<p>Physician-owned and physician-led Emergency Medicine organization in Del Rio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Emergency Medicine physician for a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible block scheduling. This established community ED sees approximately 25,500 annual visits across a 12-bed main department plus a 4-bed Express Care area, with strong APP support and robust specialty backup. The role offers 12-hour shifts, clinical autonomy, and the lifestyle appeal of Southwest Texas outdoor recreation.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>1099 independent contractor model with clinical autonomy and scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling with 12-hour physician shifts</li> <li>Housing assistance available for qualifying physicians relocating to the market</li> <li>Physician-owned and physician-led organizational structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>12-bed Emergency Department plus 4-bed Express Care area</li> <li>Approximately 25,500 annual ED visits with average physician volume of 1.4 patients per hour</li> <li>Level IV Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Dedicated APP coverage including Express Care staffing</li> <li>Extensive specialty backup: General Surgery, Urology, OB/GYN, Interventional Cardiology, Nephrology, Interventional Radiology, and Pediatrics</li> <li>Meditech Expanse EMR</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Emergency Medicine, OR Board Certification in Family Medicine with Emergency Department experience</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Del Rio sits in Southwest Texas and offers a relaxed lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation. Lake Amistad provides year-round opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking. The combination of flexible block scheduling and community-based practice appeals to physicians seeking schedule control and a lower-pace clinical environment outside a major metropolitan area.</p>