Top Income - Emergency Medicine Physician - Amarillo, Texas | Freestanding ED

EMrecruits; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 500,000 - 547,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice coverage

Negotiable sign-on bonus

Job summary

ACEP Now is seeking dedicated physicians for full-time independent contractor positions in Amarillo, Texas. The roles involve staffing four Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Candidates must be Board Certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine or have strong experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Competitive compensation ranges between $500,000 - $547,000 annually, along with a negotiable sign-on bonus and paid malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
• Eligible for a Texas medical license.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Staff four Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) in Amarillo.
• Provide high-quality emergency care and long-term community partnerships.
• Participate in decision-making within the independent group.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Emergency medicine experience

Education

MD or DO with Primary Care Boards (FM/IM) or ABEM Board Certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

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