Emergency Medicine Physician

Service Line: EM

Position Title:

MD/DO

Location:

Valley Baptist Micro-Hospital - Weslaco, TX

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor - Full-Time

Recruiter:
Justin Gawel

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated physician to join our dynamic team at Valley Baptist Micro Hospital - Weslaco. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care.

• Patient Volume: 23,600
• Specialties:
  Seizures, Respiratory, Gastroenterology
• Coverage Model:
  Physicians work 7a-7p and 7p-7a; NPPAs work 12p-12a
• Number of Beds: 243
• EMR:
  Cerner

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  MD/DO with a three-year residency
• Credentials:
  Board Certified in ABEM or ABOEM, or ABIM/ABFM Board Certified with EM Experience (plus ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS)
• Experience:
  
  emergency medicine residency/ continuous work in the emergency medicine environment.

Facility & Clinical Details

About Valley Baptist Micro-Hospital - Weslaco:

Valley Baptist Micro-Hospital - Weslaco is a community-focused micro-hospital in Weslaco, Texas, operated by Valley Baptist Health System and serving the Mid-Valley region with a mix of emergent and acute medical care. It opened in January 2020 as the first facility of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley, blending emergency services with inpatient care in a smaller, more accessible setting than a traditional full-size hospital.

Unlike standalone emergency rooms, this micro-hospital provides a full-service emergency department with multiple beds and trauma bays alongside inpatient beds, enabling doctors and nurses to treat and observe patients who need more than immediate urgent care. It also offers laboratory and imaging services - including X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scans - and other supportive clinical capabilities such as respiratory care and telemetry for heart monitoring

Community Information:
Weslaco is where opportunity meets sunshine, culture thrives, and community comes first. Perfectly positioned in the Rio Grande Valley, Weslaco offers the energy of a growing regional hub with the warmth of a close-knit community, and is not far from the larger metro area of McAllen to the west and the beaches of South Padre Island to the east.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive annual compensation package with earning potential at $500k annually for a 120 hours/month commitment.
• Job Status:
  Full-time or as-needed commitments available.
• $150k bonus for a two-year commitment at full-time hours
• No non-compete clauses within agreement
• Professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming available for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most-delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.