Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Great pay and great lifestyle in Central Texas. Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking an emergency medicine physician to join a highly respected, physician-led team in one of Central Texas' best-kept secrets.


Tucked between Austin and Waco, Harker Heights offers something that's getting harder to find in emergency medicine: a great lifestyle without sacrificing income, flexibility, or clinical autonomy. Think affordable housing, lakeside weekends, shorter commutes, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community - all in one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas.


Why Clinicians Stay Here

• High guaranteed hourly rate with predictable earnings
• W2 employee + lucrative sign-on bonus at just 12 shifts/month
• Opportunity to pick up shifts in the nearby Austin market
• Supportive leadership physicians enjoy working with
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with strong physician retention
• Minutes from boating, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake
• Lower cost of living than Austin without giving up Central Texas amenities
• Easy access to Austin, Waco, Dallas, and San Antonio

Attention 2027 Residents

• Excellent fit for graduating residents seeking stability, mentorship, and work-life balance
• Flat hourly rate from day one - no RVUs, no ramp-up, no guessing your paycheck
• 50% sign-on bonus paid after signing
• Comprehensive health insurance + paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage

What the ED Looks Like

• 48k annual volume, ~2 PPH
• 10-hour shifts
• 17-bed ED + dedicated fast track
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center + Chest Pain Center
• 40 physician hours + 40 APC hours daily
• Experienced APC coverage, including overnight shifts
• EPIC EMR

If you're looking for a place where you can practice emergency medicine and truly enjoy life outside the hospital, this is the role for you.


Now accepting CVs from graduating residents. Apply today to learn more.


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