Overview

The package

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An independent, physician-owned emergency medicine group is recruiting full-time and part-time emergency physicians to staff four Freestanding EDs affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX, offering competitive annual earnings of $500,000–$547,000 as a 1099 independent contractor with 12-hour shifts and a negotiable sign-on bonus.

$500k - $547k/yr employer-posted compensation with productivity structure
Flexible scheduling; 12-hour shifts standard; 24-hour shifts available at Tascosa and Eastern sites
Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) · Four Freestanding Emergency Departments affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System (495-bed tertiary care center) · Outpatient/ED only; 4% admission rate at Georgia and Town Square sites
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated

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Posted pay vs real comps

Posted pay

$444k$489k$612k

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Facility & Community

Amarillo, Texas

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Facility details

Practice setting: Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)
Facility type: Four Freestanding Emergency Departments affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System (495-bed tertiary care center)
Beds: 495
Patient population: General emergency patients including ambulance arrivals; Texas Panhandle region; all ages (PALS certification required)

Community snapshot

Peer median

$489k

8 reports · Texas

Active supply

2 in Amarillo

Transparent pay

0/12

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.0/5

4 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.5

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

8 SalaryDr Emergency Medicine reports in Texas show a $489,200 median.

12 active Emergency Medicine roles in Texas, including 2 in Amarillo; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

Is $500,000–$547,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?

How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?

What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule

Flexible scheduling; 12-hour shifts standard; 24-hour shifts available at Tascosa and Eastern sites

Shift type

12-hour shifts (flexible scheduling); 24-hour shifts available at some sites

Patient volume

~30,000 annual visits (Georgia site); ~20,000 annual visits (Town Square site); volume not specified for Tascosa and Eastern sites

Inpatient / outpatient

Outpatient/ED only; 4% admission rate at Georgia and Town Square sites

Coverage model

24-hour physician coverage at multiple sites; APP support (12-hour APP coverage or five days/week depending on site); flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts at newer sites

Admin burden

Independent contractor (1099) model; physicians have a voice in decision-making in physician-run organization; minimal implied admin burden

FTE

Teaching

Yes

Research

Supervises APPs

Yes

Full description

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time, Independent Contractor

Organization: Independent, Physician-Owned Emergency Medicine Group

About the Opportunity

Our independent, physician-led emergency medicine group is actively recruiting dedicated physicians to staff four Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas. Be part of a collaborative team focused on high-quality emergency care and long-term community partnerships. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, competitive compensation, paid malpractice coverage, and a negotiable sign-on bonus.

If you are Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) - or a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with strong emergency medicine experience - we encourage you to apply.

Highlights

12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling
Independent group where physicians have a voice in decision-making
Opportunity to fully utilize your skills with strong professional development potential
Independent Contractor (1099) model
Competitive annual earnings: $500,000 - $547,000
Paid malpractice coverage (including tail)
Negotiable sign-on bonus

Available Sites - Amarillo Freestanding Emergency Departments

Our group staffs four modern Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) across Amarillo, offering a variety of practice settings, volumes, and shift structures.

Northwest Emergency on Georgia: 9-bed ED | ~30,000 annual visits | 24-hour physician + 12-hour APP coverage | 4% admission rate | Ambulance receiving with on-site CT, X-ray, and ultrasound.
Northwest Emergency at Town Square: 12-bed ED | ~20,000 annual visits | 24-hour physician + APP support (five days/week) | 4% admission rate | Full imaging and lab services.
Northwest Emergency at Tascosa: New facility opened February 2025 | Full-service FSED with on-site imaging and lab | Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts.
Northwest Emergency at Eastern: Opening May 2025 | Comprehensive emergency care with imaging and lab | Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts.

For All Sites

Cerner EMR
Independent Contractor (1099) model
Competitive compensation package
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
Sign-on bonus negotiable

Qualifications

MD or DO with Primary Care Boards (FM/IM) or ABEM Board Certification
Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (required)
Eligible for a Texas medical license
Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered emergency care

About Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS) in Amarillo, Texas is a 495-bed tertiary care medical center and teaching hospital serving the Texas Panhandle since 1924.

Nationally recognized for excellence in heart, stroke, emergency, and children's care, NWTHS is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. As a designated academic institution, NWTHS provides a full range of advanced specialty services and is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and clinical collaboration.

About Amarillo, Texas

Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo combines big-city amenities with small-town warmth. With over 200,000 residents, the region offers:

No state income tax and a low cost of living
Access to Palo Duro Canyon State Park for hiking, biking, and stargazing
Easy weekend trips to Santa Fe, NM, or Denver, CO
A growing arts, culinary, and cultural scene
Excellent schools and a family-friendly lifestyle
Amarillo is a great place to build a career-and a life-with outstanding professional and personal balance.

Why Join Us?

We are a physician-run organization dedicated to top-tier patient care, professional wellness, and collaborative excellence. With empowered local leadership and stable, long-term partnerships, we provide physicians and APPs the consistency, trust, and autonomy to thrive.

Take the Next Step

Join a physician-run team dedicated to emergency medicine excellence. Share your CV or contact us directly to schedule a confidential conversation.

Contact: James Leising - 682-500-8604 | jleising@emrecruits.com

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