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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.
Highlights
12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling
Independent group where physicians have a voice in decision-making
Opportunity to fully utilize your skills with strong professional development potential
Independent Contractor (1099) model
Competitive annual earnings: $500,000 - $547,000
Paid malpractice coverage (including tail)
Negotiable sign-on bonus
Available Sites - Amarillo Freestanding Emergency Departments
Our group staffs four modern Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) across Amarillo, offering a variety of practice settings, volumes, and shift structures.
Northwest Emergency on Georgia: 9-bed ED | ~30,000 annual visits | 24-hour physician + 12-hour APP coverage | 4% admission rate | Ambulance receiving with on-site CT, X-ray, and ultrasound.
Northwest Emergency at Town Square: 12-bed ED | ~20,000 annual visits | 24-hour physician + APP support (five days/week) | 4% admission rate | Full imaging and lab services.
Northwest Emergency at Tascosa: New facility opened February 2025 | Full-service FSED with on-site imaging and lab | Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts.
Northwest Emergency at Eastern: Opening May 2025 | Comprehensive emergency care with imaging and lab | Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts.
For All Sites
Cerner EMR
Independent Contractor (1099) model
Competitive compensation package
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
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
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Worksite address
amarillo, TX, 79161, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.