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Reported by 9 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Levelland, Texas
- Schedule
- Flexible work schedule with options for 1099 full-time, part-time, OR PRN hours
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $428k – $583k
- Practice
- Rural emergency department · Community hospital
9 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This role is for an Emergency Medicine physician at a rural community hospital with a 7-bed ED and Level IV trauma designation, seeing about 6,400 annual visits with a manageable workload. The position offers a flexible 1099 schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Emergency department care
- Patient population: Rural community
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $428k – $583k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 9 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 9 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Sound Physicians
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Rural emergency department
- Facility type
- Community hospital
- Beds
- 7
- Trauma level
- Level IV trauma designation
- Patient population
- Rural community
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- 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 work schedule with options for 1099 full-time, part-time, or PRN hours
- Patient volume
- average of 6,400 annual visits, manageable workload averaging 1 patient per hour
- Inpatient / outpatient
- emergency department care
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.
In emergency medicine, every decision carries weight. Our physician teams deliver rapid, evidence-based care in high-pressure environments, bringing clinical clarity and calm to moments of uncertainty. We lead with precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes when time matters most.
With a national footprint and decades of experience, our emergency medicine programs are built on a foundation of operational excellence, physician leadership, and a relentless focus on patient-centered care. From urban trauma centers to community EDs, our physicians are empowered to make an immediate impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Transform patient care and the community as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Levelland, TX, at Covenant Hospital.
Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you'll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care-creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.
If you're looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
Join our close-knit team of 6 Emergency Medicine physicians at Covenant Hospital Levelland.
Work within a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued and patient-centered care is the top priority.
Practice alongside a community-oriented team known for a solid work ethic, passion for community, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.
Qualifications:
Board certified/eligible in emergency medicine or family/internal medicine with emergency medicine experience.
Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in Texas.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
Enjoy a flexible work schedule with options for 1099 full-time, part-time, or PRN hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide top-quality patient care to a rural emergency department with 7 ED beds, an average of 6,400 annual visits, and Level IV trauma designation.
Manageable workload averaging 1 patient per hour.
Use EPIC as the electronic medical record system.
Provide high-quality, compassionate care to every patient, every time.
Bring your expertise and innovation to foster lasting relationships with our hospital partners.
Lead in quality, helping our hospital achieve excellence across the ED care experience.
Living and Working in Levelland:
What makes Levelland, Texas, great isn't flashy tourism or big-city excitement-it's the small-town charm, strong sense of community, and regional pride that make this South Plains city stand out. Here's what people love about Levelland
Levelland embodies the "everyone knows everyone" kind of friendliness. Neighbors help each other, and community events are genuinely supported. That sense of belonging appeals to families, retirees, and anyone tired of big-city anonymity
Rewards and Compensation:
Competitive 1099 compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401k with matching contributions.
Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Mental health counseling.
Annual CME allowance.
Relocation assistance available.
Leadership development programs.
Continuing education and professional licensing support.