Emergency Medicine Physician – EM​/FP​/IM Perm – Smithville, TX

Specialty:
Emergency Medicine

Location:

Smithville, TX (J-1 Eligible)

Type:
Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite

Salary: $165/hr (W2) - $205/hr (1099)

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.

• 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

• Base Compensation: $165/hr (W2) - $205/hr (1099)
• Sign-On Bonus: $60,000
• CME/BEA:
  Annual allowance
• Licensing & Credentialing Support Included
• Employment Models: W-2 and 1099 available

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Free daily meals provided by the onsite cafeteria
• Paid Military and Parental Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (own occupation)
• Student Loan Refinancing options

• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• Internal professional development programs and leadership tracks
• Annual Clinical Assembly

Smithville, TX is a scenic and historic small town nestled between Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and College Station. Known as the "Heart of the Megalopolis", it offers a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. Enjoy charming downtown shops, the annual Festival of Lights and Jamboree, and recreational access to Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. Smithville is a designated Film Friendly Texas city and provides the perfect setting for providers seeking purpose and balance.