Emergency Medicine Physician East of Dallas, TX

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Physician

Location: CHRISTUS Health Emergency Center-Mount Pleasant - EM, Mount Pleasant, Texas

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor; Full Time or Part Time

Recruiter: Katelyn Grindstaff | [Register to View] | [Register to View]

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 CHRISTUS Health Emergency Center-Mount Pleasant - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Patient Volume: New Freestanding ED with Anticipated Annual ED Volume 10-15K
• Coverage Model: 24 hours of MD coverage per day and 9 hours of NPPA coverage
• Number of Beds:
  • 17 total private care areas
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications

• Education: EM, FM, or IM Residency
• Licensure: Must have or be able to obtain Texas medical license.
• Board Certification: Must be board eligible/certified in EM, FM, or IM.
• Experience: EM Residents welcome to apply. FM or IM residency trained candidates must EM experience.
• Badges: ACLS and ATLS

Facility & Clinical Details

About CHRISTUS Health Emergency Center-Mount Pleasant - EM: new, state-of-the-art freestanding emergency medicine facility being developed by CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System to bring high-quality, around-the-clock acute care directly to the Mount Pleasant/Titus County area. The campus — part of a broader “HealthPark” initiative — will feature a 15-bed emergency department with advanced imaging and onsite laboratory services, along with integrated clinic space for primary care and specialty services to support continuity of care.

Designed to improve local access to urgent and emergent care and reduce the need for patients to travel for treatment, this well-resourced emergency center represents CHRISTUS Health’s commitment to expanding comprehensive healthcare in rural East Texas, while providing a dynamic clinical environment for emergency medicine physicians and multidisciplinary teams

• Innovation/Growth: Join a large group with a close knit, collaborative culture with access to innovative tools and insights backed by SCP's clinical technology platform.

• Teamwork/Culture: Enjoy a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across emergency medicine, hospital medicine and critical care service lines with a clear path for professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Services: Emergency and Level II trauma care, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, robust cardiac and stroke programs, women’s and maternal health, and high-tech surgical services — including minimally invasive and robotic procedures. The hospital has earned national recognition for its quality in stroke and cardiac care and provides modern facilities and collaborative, multidisciplinary care that attracts both established specialists and emerging clinicians. For physicians seeking a dynamic practice environment with broad clinical scope and commitment to excellence, CHRISTUS Mother Frances is central to healthcare delivery in the region.

Community Information

Mount Pleasant, Texas is a welcoming and vibrant Northeast Texas micropolitan hub where friendly, small-town charm meets real economic opportunity and community pride. With a rich historic downtown, beautiful parks, nearby lakes for boating and fishing, and regular community events, it’s a place where families and professionals alike enjoy both recreation and connection. The city serves as a regional center for commerce and healthcare while offering affordable living, short commutes, and access to good schools — all within easy reach of larger metro areas like Dallas and Shreveport. Physicians moving here will appreciate the supportive community, growing healthcare landscape, and excellent quality of life in a close-knit, hospitable setting

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with the rate being a flat $295/hr
• Job Status: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• No Non-Compete
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming 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.