A modern, full-service freestanding emergency department in San Antonio, Texas — backed by a major regional health system — is recruiting Emergency Medicine physicians for multiple openings. The facility offers 24-hour physician coverage with 12-hour shifts, on-site radiology, laboratory, and telemetry, and a clear stabilize-and-transfer protocol to an acute care hospital within the same network when inpatient admission is required. Up to 120 hours per month are available under a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, making this an attractive high-volume opportunity in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement with up to 120 hours per month available
- Full professional liability (malpractice) coverage included
- Flexible 12-hour shift structure supports both local and traveling physicians
- No Texas state income tax — a meaningful take-home advantage
- Below-national-average cost of living driven by lower housing costs in the San Antonio metro
Practice Highlights
- Full-service freestanding emergency department affiliated with a major health system
- 24-hour physician coverage structured as 12-hour shifts: days (6 a.m.–6 p.m.) and nights (6 p.m.–6 a.m.)
- 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverage daily, supporting physician workflow
- On-site diagnostic capability: radiology, laboratory, and telemetry monitoring
- Critical patients stabilized on-site and transferred to a full acute care hospital within the same network for inpatient admission
- Meditech EMR platform
- Multiple physician openings — immediate start available
- Fast-paced, acute medical emergency environment serving a 2.5-million-person metro
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Emergency Medicine residency training required (MD or DO)
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Demonstrated ability to manage acute medical emergencies with sound clinical judgment in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and comfort working alongside APP-supported teams
About the Community
San Antonio is a city of 2.5 million people with a cost of living below the national average, no state income tax, and a quality of life that consistently attracts families and professionals alike. The metro is in the midst of sustained economic expansion across bioscience, healthcare, aerospace, IT, cybersecurity, and green technology — with projections of up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. Physicians relocating here find top-rated school districts, year-round outdoor recreation, and a rich cultural scene anchored by the River Walk, UNESCO-designated historic missions, and a nationally recognized food and music culture.