Travel - Top Income - Emergency Medicine Physician - Low Volume - Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time, Independent Contractor

Organization: Independent, Physician-Owned Emergency Medicine Group

About the Opportunity

Our independent, physician-led emergency medicine group is actively recruiting dedicated physicians to staff four Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas. Be part of a collaborative team focused on high-quality emergency care and long-term community partnerships. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive compensation, paid malpractice coverage, and a negotiable sign-on bonus.

If you are Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) — or a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with strong emergency medicine experience — we encourage you to apply.

Northwest Emergency at Eastern Highlights

• 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling
• New FSED opened in May 2025!
• Flexible 12- or 24-hour shift options
• Comprehensive emergency care with imaging and lab services
• Independent group where physicians have a voice in decision-making
• Opportunity to fully utilize your skills with strong professional development potential
• Cerner EMR
• Independent Contractor (1099) model with Competitive compensation package
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage and Sign-on bonus negotiable

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Primary Care Boards (FM/IM) or ABEM Board Certification
• Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (required)
• Eligible for a Texas medical license
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered emergency care

Amarillo, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, offers physicians the perfect balance of big-city opportunity and small-town quality of life. With over 200,000 residents, Amarillo provides a growing healthcare market, affordable living, and no state income tax.

Enjoy the outdoors at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, ideal for hiking, biking, and stargazing, or explore the city’s vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene. Families appreciate excellent schools, short commutes, and a safe, welcoming community.



Whether early in your career or an experienced physician, Amarillo delivers professional growth, lifestyle flexibility, and exceptional Emergency Medicine opportunities —making it one of the best places in Texas to live, work, and practice .

Why Join Us?

We are a physician-run organization dedicated to top-tier patient care, professional wellness, and collaborative excellence. With empowered local leadership and stable, long-term partnerships, we provide physicians and APPs the consistency, trust, and autonomy to thrive.