<p>Palestine Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for its two-campus health system in Palestine, Texas — a community of approximately 100,000 residents in Anderson County. PRMC operates 150 beds across its main hospital and West Campus (which includes a dedicated behavioral health unit), staffed by more than 70 physicians across 28 medical specialties. This is an independent contractor engagement with flexible block scheduling, making it well-suited for both local and out-of-area physicians seeking consistent regional coverage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Excellent compensation as an independent contractor (1099 engagement)</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with block availability</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance standard with contractor engagement</li> <li>Access to more than 300,000 CME hours through a dedicated physician education institute</li> <li>Professional development tools and educational resources included</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with resources supporting work-life balance</li> <li>Broad network of clinicians with career growth and advancement opportunities</li> <li>Stability of a nationally recognized, established emergency medicine practice organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Two-campus health system: main acute care hospital and a West Campus with dedicated behavioral health services</li> <li>150 licensed beds serving a regional catchment of approximately 100,000 residents across Anderson and surrounding counties</li> <li>Full-spectrum inpatient and outpatient services including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care</li> <li>Medical staff of more than 70 physicians representing 28 distinct specialties — strong subspecialty backup for emergency cases</li> <li>Approximately 500 employees and 40 volunteers supporting daily operations</li> <li>Over 60 years of continuous community healthcare presence — an established, stable practice environment</li> <li>Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities on-site across both campuses</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department, including medical, surgical, and behavioral health presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palestine is a small city in East Texas, situated roughly 100 miles southeast of Dallas and 110 miles northeast of Austin — close enough to major metros for weekend access, yet offering the pace and affordability of a tight-knit community. The region is known for its scenic rolling piney woods, the Texas State Railroad, and Davey Dogwood Park, which draws visitors from across the state each spring. Cost of living is well below the national average, and the area offers a welcoming environment for physicians seeking a lower-stress lifestyle without sacrificing clinical engagement.</p>