<p>A 67-bed acute care hospital approximately 45 minutes south of San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its Level IV Trauma Center emergency department. The facility operates within a renowned healthcare system serving South and Central Texas, offering 24-hour daily physician coverage supported by 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverage. With 15,000 annual patient visits and a collegial, quality-focused team, this is a well-structured independent contractor opportunity with meaningful flexibility for the right clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with up to 120 hours per month — flexible scheduling structure</li> <li>Competitive compensation commensurate with 1099 status in a high-demand South Texas market</li> <li>Texas has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay</li> <li>J-1 visa candidates accepted</li> <li>Well-supported emergency department with APP coverage 12 hours per day</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>67-bed acute care hospital with a designated Level IV Trauma Center</li> <li>15,000 annual emergency department patient visits</li> <li>24-hour daily physician coverage model with 12 hours of overlapping APP support</li> <li>Meditech EMR system</li> <li>Part of a healthcare system with broad subspecialty depth including Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Cardiology, and Urology — supporting robust inpatient consultation and disposition resources</li> <li>Regional referral catchment spanning South and Central Texas</li> <li>Collegial team environment with a stated institutional focus on quality patient care and medical excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (MD or DO)</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community-level trauma center, including trauma stabilization</li> <li>J-1 visa candidates are welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The position is located approximately 45 minutes south of San Antonio, a metro area of 2.5 million residents with a diversified economy anchored in healthcare, aerospace, information technology, and cybersecurity — and projected to add 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 jobs by 2040. San Antonio offers an affordable cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, world-renowned cultural attractions including the River Walk and the Alamo, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. The combination of no state income tax, strong regional growth, and a vibrant urban core makes this corridor an increasingly attractive destination for physicians seeking long-term roots.</p>