Medical City Arlington — a 493-bed, Level II Trauma Center and DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Arlington, Texas — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join an established, high-volume group in one of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex's most decorated acute care facilities. The department sees 106,000 annual patient visits across a state-of-the-art 50-bed ED, with robust subspecialty backup, dedicated scribes, and a 24-bed Neuro ICU on campus. This is a W-2 employed position with an RVU-based compensation model and a full benefits package.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment with competitive hourly rate and RVU-based compensation model
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance included
Practice Highlights
- 106,000 annual patient visits — one of the highest-volume EDs in the Dallas/Fort Worth region
- State-of-the-art 50-bed Emergency Department, including a 5-bed fast-track area and a 10-bed observation unit
- 9-hour shift structure with 54 hours of daily physician coverage and 42 hours of mid-level coverage
- Dedicated scribe program supporting physician efficiency and documentation
- Dedicated CT scanner within the ED; Primary Stroke Center with on-site stroke teams available around the clock
- 24-bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit specializing in head and spine injuries — directly supporting ED throughput for complex neurological cases
- Level II Trauma Center designation by the Texas Department of State Health Services
- DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — the only one in the region
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation capability on campus
- Strong subspecialty support from a medical staff of 1,100+ physicians across cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, women's services, and more
- Level III NICU specializing in high-risk births; state-accredited Level III Maternal Facility on campus
- Ranked among Healthgrades' Top 100 Hospitals for 2026 — top 2% nationwide for clinical quality
- Named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades (2022); Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Grade (Spring 2022)
- Serving Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and the broader Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan catchment since 1976
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level II Trauma, high-volume community ED including stroke, chest pain, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Arlington sits at the geographic midpoint between downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth, placing physicians within easy reach of two major metropolitan cores while enjoying a city with its own distinct energy. Known as the entertainment capital of Texas, Arlington is home to AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Park (Texas Rangers), Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, and the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame — alongside a thriving dining and cultural scene. The broader DFW Metroplex offers top-ranked school districts, a low state income tax environment, diverse neighborhoods, and major international airport access, making it an exceptionally livable destination for physicians relocating with families or establishing long-term roots.