This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
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
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
About Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS) in Amarillo, Texas is a 495‑bed tertiary care medical center and teaching hospital serving the Texas Panhandle since 1924.
Nationally recognized for excellence in heart, stroke, emergency, and children’s care, NWTHS is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. As a designated academic institution, NWTHS provides a full range of advanced specialty services and is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and clinical collaboration.
About Amarillo, Texas
Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo combines big‑city amenities with small‑town warmth. With over 200,000 residents, the region offers:
No state income tax and a low cost of living
Access to Palo Duro Canyon State Park for hiking, biking, and stargazing
Easy weekend trips to Santa Fe, NM, or Denver, CO
A growing arts, culinary, and cultural scene
Excellent schools and a family‑friendly lifestyle
Amarillo is a great place to build a career—and a life—with outstanding professional and personal balance.
Why Join Us?
We are a physician‑run organization dedicated to top‑tier patient care, professional wellness, and collaborative excellence. With empowered local leadership and stable, long‑term partnerships, we provide physicians and APPs the consistency, trust, and autonomy to thrive.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.