Freestanding ER Physician - Doctors Hospital of Laredo South
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Job description
Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician
Location: Doctors Hospital of Laredo Emergency Room South
Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Recruiter: Chris Norwood | [Register to View] | O [Register to View] | M [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 emergency medicine physician to join our dynamic team at Doctors Hospital of Laredo Emergency Room South. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
- Annual patient volume: 26,000
- Specialties: 24-hour lab, Radiology, X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound
- Coverage Model: 24-Hour physician coverage,12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a), 20-hour APC coverage 10 or 12-hour shifts (11a-11p, 12p-10p, 2p-10p)
- Beds: 9 rooms/beds
- Acuity: Level III
- EMR: Cerner
- Cross credentialed with DHL Main, DHL Saunders, and ER Wright Ranch
Qualifications
- Licensure: Current Texas Medical License and DEA
- Board Certification: Board Certified ABEM, ABIM, ABFM
- Experience: 2 years ER experience for ABFM or ABIM
- Badges: ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
Facility & Clinical Details
Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, Texas, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, weight-loss surgery, wound care and hyperbaric medicine and comprehensive women's health services. The hospital is also a regional leader in cancer care. Doctors Hospital of Laredo is accredited by The Joint Commission and Chest Pain Center from Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
Community Information
The Texas city of Laredo, county seat of Webb County, is situated on the north bank of the Rio Grande. This town offers low cost of living, plenty of great options for schools K-12, and options for higher education including Laredo Community College and Texas A & M International University. Laredo is about 135 miles west of Corpus Christi and about 150 miles southwest of San Antonio.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package
- Signing bonus available
- 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.