Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Location: Smithville, TX (J-1 Eligible)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite
Salary: $165/hr (W2) - $205/hr (1099)
Position Overview:
Seeking board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians (or Family Medicine/Internal Medicine physicians with Emergency Medicine experience) to join a well-supported, community-focused Level IV Trauma Center in Smithville, TX.
This low-volume rural emergency department offers excellent lifestyle balance with 24/7 physician coverage, on-site imaging and diagnostics, and a smooth transfer process for trauma and critical care cases.
Located just 40 miles from Austin, this role is ideal for providers seeking autonomy, a collaborative team, and small-town charm with big-city proximity.
Responsibilities
ED Volume: 8,000 annual visits
ED Beds: 6
Patients per Hour: 0.8
Admission Rate: 6%
Coverage Model: 12- and 24-hour shifts with 24 hours of physician coverage daily
EMR: Cerner
Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible in: FM, IM or Geriatric Medicine
Open to Residents and Fellows
Open to J-1 Visa Candidates
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Active unencumbered physician Texas state license
Graduate from a fully accredited MD or DO program
One year of work experience as Family Practice/Emergency Medicine Physician
One year of EMR experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
Requirements: