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.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with sign-on bonus
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Access to the TeamHealth Institute for CME, educational offerings, and a dedicated wellness program
- Paid professional liability insurance (per standard independent contractor structure in the region)
- Collaborative, supportive group practice environment
Practice Highlights
- 12-bed freestanding emergency department within a newly constructed specialty hospital — phase one encompasses approximately 65,000 square feet across two stories
- Dedicated ambulance bay for EMS arrivals
- On-site digital imaging suite supporting rapid diagnostic workup
- On-site pharmacy integrated into the facility
- 5-bed inpatient unit available for admitted patients, with direct physician-to-inpatient care continuity
- 12 physician clinic offices on campus, enabling a multidisciplinary referral and consultation network
- Community room reflecting the facility's commitment to regional health engagement
- Phase two expansion already planned: significant increase in inpatient bed capacity and addition of a full surgical center
- Located one-half mile east of FM 2642 on IH-30, serving the western Hunt County catchment area
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
About the Community
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.