Medical City Denton is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to join an established Questcare group in Denton, Texas — a fast-growing university city just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The department handles 60,000 annual visits at a Level II Trauma Center within a 208-bed full-service hospital, supported by robust physician, mid-level, and scribe coverage. Physicians interested in EMS medical direction have an active pathway to that role through the existing group.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (W-2 employment model)
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance
Practice Highlights
- 60,000 annual ED visits — high-volume, broad acuity across medical, surgical, and trauma presentations
- Designated Level II Trauma Center serving Denton, Wise, Cook, and Montague counties
- Cycle III Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center on campus
- 208-bed full-service hospital offering the full spectrum of inpatient and specialty services
- Staffing model: 40 hours of daily physician coverage, 50 hours of mid-level (APP) coverage, and dedicated scribes
- Integrated team includes Questcare Adult Hospitalists and Critical Care Physicians for seamless inpatient handoffs
- Opportunity for EMS medical direction — several group physicians currently serve as medical directors for Denton and surrounding communities
- Established group with institutional continuity serving the region since 1974
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level II Trauma Center and high-volume community ED
About the Community
Denton sits at the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining its own distinct identity as a thriving city of more than 120,000 residents. Home to two universities — the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University — Denton carries a progressive, creative energy anchored by a nationally recognized live music and arts scene. The combination of a low Texas cost of living, strong public schools, and proximity to DFW's international airport and professional sports makes Denton an attractive landing point for physicians relocating with families or seeking an urban-adjacent lifestyle without the congestion of a major city core.