<p>A full-service freestanding emergency department in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting Emergency Medicine physicians for multiple immediate openings. The facility operates as a modern, standalone ED backed by a major health system, with on-site radiology, laboratory, and telemetry — and a clear, defined pathway for critical patients requiring inpatient admission to a full acute care hospital within the same network. This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement offering up to 120 hours per month, making it an attractive primary or supplemental opportunity for EM-trained physicians seeking flexibility in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status with up to 120 hours per month available</li> <li>Full professional liability (malpractice) coverage included</li> <li>Flexible scheduling within a structured 12-hour shift model</li> <li>No Texas state income tax — a meaningful take-home compensation advantage</li> <li>Below-national-average cost of living driven by lower housing costs in the San Antonio metro</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service freestanding emergency department operating under the umbrella of a major regional health system</li> <li>24-hour physician coverage structured as 12-hour shifts: days (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and nights (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)</li> <li>12 hours of daily Advanced Practice Provider coverage supporting physician workflow</li> <li>On-site diagnostic capability: radiology, laboratory, and telemetry monitoring</li> <li>Critical patients stabilized on-site and transferred to a full acute care hospital within the same network when inpatient admission is required</li> <li>Meditech EMR platform</li> <li>Fast-paced, acute-acuity environment requiring independent clinical decision-making and strong emergency management skills</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Emergency Medicine residency training required (MD or DO)</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage acute medical emergencies with sound, independent clinical judgment in a high-volume, fast-paced environment</li> <li>Strong communication skills and comfort working alongside APPs in a collaborative coverage model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is a metro of 2.5 million people experiencing sustained economic expansion across bioscience, healthcare, aerospace, information technology, cybersecurity, and green technology — with projections of up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. The city pairs big-market amenities with a genuinely relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere: top-rated school districts, year-round outdoor recreation, and a rich cultural identity anchored by the River Walk, UNESCO-designated historic missions, and a thriving food and music scene. Below-average cost of living, no state income tax, and a warm climate make San Antonio one of the more compelling relocation destinations in the Sun Belt for physicians at any career stage.</p>