Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Service Line: EM

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Position Title: MD/DO

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Location: South Texas Health System ER Weslaco, Weslaco, TX

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Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor – Full-Time

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Recruiter: Justin Gawel| View email address on ziprecruiter.com | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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Position Overview

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Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated physician to join our dynamic team at South Texas Health System ER Weslaco. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care.

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• Annual Patient Volume: 24,000
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• Specialties: Lab services and imaging (CT and X-ray)
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• Coverage Model: Physicians work 7a-7p and 7p-7a
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• Number of Beds: 14 beds
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• EMR: Cerner (PowerNote ED) with Dragon capabilities
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• $295/hour
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Qualifications

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• Education: MD/DO with a three-year residency
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• Board Certification: ABEM/ABOEM or ABIM/ABFM with emergency medicine experience.
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• Experience: Emergency Medicine residency or 1+ years of emergency medicine experience as an MD or DO.
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• Badges: ABFM and ABIM physicians would be required to obtain and maintain ATLS, BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP (all need to be obtained through American Heart Association).
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Facility & Clinical Details

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About South Texas Health System ER Weslaco: STHS ER at Weslaco is a free-standing ED. This 24/7 facility offers nine treatment spaces, including six examination rooms, three triage bays, advanced imaging services, an on-site laboratory, and will provide general emergency services on an outpatient basis for trauma and observation care.

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Community Information : A literal stone's throw from the southern border, Weslaco is part of the McAllen Metro Area. It is an area teeming with Mexican culture while offering the amenities of the US. View flowers, foliage and citrus varieties native to this lush, subtropical climate, or get up close and personal with area wildlife. The area offers great schools, affordable living, and low crime rates. It is all about an hour west of the coast, and 2.5 hours south of Corpus Christi.

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Benefits & Compensation

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• Competitive annual compensation package with earning potential at $510k+
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• Job Status: independent contractor agreements with full-time and as-needed commitments available.
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• No non-compete clauses within agreement
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• Professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
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• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming available for clinicians
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• Established, respected, financially stable company
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• Equitable scheduling patterns
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• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
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• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
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Why SCP Health

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For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

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We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

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By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

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Together, we heal.