<p>A locum/travel Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is open in Quitman, Texas — a rural East Texas community setting where you will serve as a critical access provider with flexible shift scheduling and full professional liability coverage. This independent contractor engagement is built for physicians who want schedule control without sacrificing meaningful clinical work in a community that depends on its emergency providers.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure with flexible scheduling options — 12-hour and 24-hour shifts available</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement status</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to CME resources and professional development tools through a dedicated educational institute</li> <li>Wellness and referral programs available to participating physicians</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Medicine coverage in a rural East Texas community hospital setting</li> <li>Shift structure supports both short-stay and extended-coverage scheduling: 12-hour and 24-hour shifts</li> <li>Independent contractor model allows physicians to build a schedule that fits their availability</li> <li>Community-level acuity typical of rural East Texas critical access environments</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including critical access volume</li> <li>Independent contractor practice model experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Quitman is the county seat of Wood County in East Texas, situated along the shores of Lake Fork — one of the most celebrated bass fishing lakes in the United States and a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The region offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit small-town atmosphere, and easy access to the Tyler and Longview metropolitan areas roughly an hour away. Physicians who value a quieter pace, natural recreation, and genuine community connection will find Quitman a compelling place to practice.</p>