St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour Emergency Department at a 350-bed acute care hospital that has earned recognition as one of IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals for eight consecutive years. This is a full-service tertiary campus with a comprehensive stroke center, a Certified Chest Pain Center, and the largest Level IV NICU in the region — a clinical environment that supports the full spectrum of emergency acuity. Austin's no-income-tax, no-non-compete environment makes this one of the most candidate-friendly markets in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- No state income tax in Texas — a meaningful take-home compensation advantage
- No non-compete clause — full freedom to practice where and how you choose
- CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Clinician wellness program and peer referral program
- Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization, providing liability support and quality infrastructure
- Affiliation with one of the largest and most established physician group practices in the United States
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour Emergency Department at a 350-bed acute care hospital with broad tertiary service lines
- Comprehensive stroke center on campus — full neurovascular emergency capability
- Certified Chest Pain Center — structured cardiovascular emergency protocols in place
- Largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Central Texas region, supporting high-acuity obstetric and neonatal emergencies
- 64-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital co-located on the same campus
- Specialty service lines include cardiovascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics and joint care, women's care and breast health, and comprehensive rehabilitation
- Eight consecutive years on IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals list — a nationally recognized quality benchmark
- Established physician group infrastructure with national patient safety and quality resources
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of tertiary-level emergency acuity, including stroke, chest pain, and high-risk obstetric presentations
About the Community
Austin consistently ranks among the most desirable cities in the United States — a dynamic, fast-growing metro with a thriving food and music scene, year-round outdoor recreation on the Colorado River and surrounding Hill Country, and a booming technology and life sciences economy that keeps the culture young and energetic. Texas levies no state income tax, and the greater Austin area offers a range of neighborhoods from urban walkable districts to spacious suburban communities with highly rated school systems. For physicians weighing lifestyle alongside career, Austin is a rare market where both are genuinely exceptional.