<p>Hunt Regional Healthcare is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty hospital with a freestanding emergency department in Royse City, TX — positioned along IH-30 in western Hunt County. This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a purpose-built 12-bed emergency department at a facility designed from the ground up for modern acute care, with a phase-two expansion already planned to add inpatient beds and a surgical center. Independent contractor status offers scheduling flexibility and strong earning potential for the right Emergency Medicine physician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with sign-on bonus</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>Access to the TeamHealth Institute for CME, educational offerings, and a dedicated wellness program</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance (per standard independent contractor structure in the region)</li> <li>Collaborative, supportive group practice environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>12-bed freestanding emergency department within a newly constructed specialty hospital — phase one encompasses approximately 65,000 square feet across two stories</li> <li>Dedicated ambulance bay for EMS arrivals</li> <li>On-site digital imaging suite supporting rapid diagnostic workup</li> <li>On-site pharmacy integrated into the facility</li> <li>5-bed inpatient unit available for admitted patients, with direct physician-to-inpatient care continuity</li> <li>12 physician clinic offices on campus, enabling a multidisciplinary referral and consultation network</li> <li>Community room reflecting the facility's commitment to regional health engagement</li> <li>Phase two expansion already planned: significant increase in inpatient bed capacity and addition of a full surgical center</li> <li>Located one-half mile east of FM 2642 on IH-30, serving the western Hunt County catchment area</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Royse City is a fast-growing community in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, situated along IH-30 approximately 35 miles east of downtown Dallas — offering the pace and character of small-town Texas with straightforward access to a major metropolitan area. The region features affordable housing, strong public schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere that appeals to physicians seeking suburban or semi-rural living without sacrificing proximity to urban amenities, professional sports, dining, and DFW International Airport.</p>