<p>Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (SMCHH) is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician for a part-time position at its Level IV Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Center in Harker Heights, Texas. The ED operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by board-certified physicians and highly trained nursing staff delivering critical-care services to the greater Killeen-Fort Hood metro area. Texas carries no state income tax, and the role comes with no non-compete clause — full freedom to maintain outside practice commitments alongside this engagement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>No Texas state income tax — a meaningful compensation advantage</li> <li>Part-time schedule: up to 60 hours per month (approximately 6 shifts per month)</li> <li>No non-compete clause — practice wherever and however you choose outside this role</li> <li>CME access through the TeamHealth Institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and peer referral program</li> <li>Malpractice coverage through membership in a national Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level IV Trauma Center with immediate access to life-saving support services around the clock</li> <li>Designated Primary Stroke Center — full stroke protocol capability on site</li> <li>Designated Chest Pain Center — structured cardiac emergency pathway in place</li> <li>24/7/365 emergency department operations with no gaps in coverage</li> <li>Collaborative team of board-certified emergency physicians and highly trained nursing staff</li> <li>Part-time commitment of approximately 6 shifts per month suits physicians seeking supplemental or flexible practice arrangements</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine required</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>Clinical comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a trauma, stroke, and chest pain center environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Harker Heights is a growing suburban community in central Texas, situated adjacent to Killeen and minutes from Fort Hood — one of the largest U.S. military installations in the country — giving the area a stable, diverse, and economically resilient population base. The region offers a low cost of living relative to major Texas metros, with easy access to Austin (roughly 65 miles south) for cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment. Outdoor recreation abounds along Stillhouse Hollow Lake and the surrounding Hill Country corridor, making central Texas an appealing base for physicians who want proximity to a major city without the urban price tag.</p>