Physician Emergency Medicine

Great pay and great lifestyle in Central Texas. Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking an emergency medicine physician to join a highly respected, physician-led team in one of Central Texas' best-kept secrets.

Tucked between Austin and Waco, Harker Heights offers something that's getting harder to find in emergency medicine: a great lifestyle without sacrificing income, flexibility, or clinical autonomy. Think affordable housing, lakeside weekends, shorter commutes, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community - all in one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas.

Why Clinicians Stay Here

• High guaranteed hourly rate with predictable earnings
• W2 employee + lucrative sign-on bonus at just 12 shifts/month
• Opportunity to pick up shifts in the nearby Austin market
• Supportive leadership physicians enjoy working with
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with strong physician retention
• Minutes from boating, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and Still house Hollow Lake
• Lower cost of living than Austin without giving up Central Texas amenities
• Easy access to Austin, Waco, Dallas, and San Antonio

• Excellent fit for graduating residents seeking stability, mentorship, and work-life balance
• Flat hourly rate from day one - no RVUs, no ramp-up, no guessing your paycheck
• 50% sign-on bonus paid after signing
• Comprehensive health insurance + paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage

• 48k annual volume, ~2 PPH
• 10-hour shifts
• 17-bed ED + dedicated fast track
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center + Chest Pain Center
• 40 physician hours + 40 APC hours daily
• Experienced APC coverage, including overnight shifts
• EPIC EMR