<p>Methodist Converse Emergency Department in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for locum/Envoy coverage at a modern, purpose-built freestanding emergency facility. The 12,650-square-foot, 12-bed all-private-room ED operates with 24-hour physician coverage and APP support, no call required, and offers immediate transfer capabilities to the full Methodist Healthcare system — making this a streamlined, high-functioning community emergency practice in one of Texas's most dynamic cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure for Envoy (locum/coverage) engagement</li> <li>Travel and lodging expenses covered</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered</li> <li>No call required — shift-based coverage model only</li> <li>Weekend coverage shifts available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>12-bed emergency department housed in a 12,650-square-foot, purpose-built facility — all 12 treatment rooms are private</li> <li>Patient volume of 2.0–5.3 patients per hour</li> <li>EMR: Meditech</li> <li>24-hour physician coverage with 12-hour shifts: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.</li> <li>APP coverage layer: 12-hour shifts running 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., supporting physician workflow</li> <li>Team staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians alongside emergency-trained nurses and technicians</li> <li>On-site diagnostic suite: 64-slice CT scanner, dedicated X-ray suite, ultrasound, full-service laboratory, radiology, and telemetry equipment</li> <li>PACS-enabled image transmission to any Methodist-credentialed physician's office, specialist, or Methodist system emergency department for seamless continuity of care</li> <li>24-hour monitoring and testing capability for time-sensitive presentations including chest pain observation</li> <li>Immediate transfer capabilities to any Methodist Healthcare system facility for serious emergencies requiring higher-level intervention</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine required</li> <li>Certifying board must be the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a community freestanding ED, including time-critical emergencies and chest pain evaluation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is a major metropolitan city in south-central Texas with a population exceeding 1.4 million, offering the cultural depth and urban amenities of a large city alongside a notably lower cost of living than most comparable metros. The city's rich colonial heritage — anchored by the Alamo, the miles-long River Walk, and HemisFair Park's 750-foot Tower of the Americas — provides a distinctive quality of life with world-class dining, shopping, and year-round outdoor activity. Physicians relocating to San Antonio gain access to a thriving medical community, strong public and private school options, and easy connectivity across Texas and beyond.</p>