AMBULANCE SERVICES: PARAMEDIC - FULL TIME

Service Line: EM
Position Title: MD/DO
Location: South Texas Health System Heart, McAllen, TX
Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor – Full-Time
Recruiter: Justin Gawel| |

Position Overview
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 Heart. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care.

• Patient Volume: 7,000
• Specialties: Lab services and imaging (CT and x-ray)
• Coverage Model: Physicians work 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Number of Beds: 14 beds
• EMR: Cerner (PowerNote ED) with Dragon capabilities
• $250/hour

Qualifications
Education: MD/DO with a three-year residency
Board Certification: ABEM/ABOEM or ABIM/ABFM with emergency medicine experience.
Experience: Emergency Medicine residency or 1+ years of emergency medicine experience as an MD or DO.
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).

Facility & Clinical Details

About South Texas Health System Heart: South Texas Health System Heart, formerly known as McAllen Heart Hospital, in McAllen, Texas is a 60-bed heart hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiac care for the South Texas region. This hospital is the region's only accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention). South Texas Health System Heart is an accredited hospital by The Joint Commission.

Community Information : A literal stone's throw from the southern border, the McAllen Metro Area is a location 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.

Benefits & Compensation
Competitive compensation package with earning potential at $430k+ annually
Job Status: independent contractor agreements with full-time and as-needed commitments available.
No non-compete clauses within agreement
Professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming available for clinicians
Established, respected, financially stable company
Equitable scheduling patterns
Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health
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.

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.

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

Together, we heal.