HIT TEAM-ST. DAVID'S MED CEN- EM - SPECIAL OPERATIONS PHYSICIAN
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Are you an emergency medicine physician who thrives in low- to high-volume,
mixed-acuity environments and loves the idea of variety without the travel?
TeamHealth's Austin High-Impact Team (HIT) offers one of the most lucrative and
dynamic EM roles in Texas - the kind of compensation physicians only find by
committing to locums contracts or long commutes, all while living full-time in
Austin.
Join an elite group of physicians cross-credentialed across the entire St.
David's HealthCare system, working where you're needed most and experiencing
unmatched clinical diversity across trauma centers, FSEDs, and a dedicated
children's hospital. Make the type of money people travel for, without leaving
Austin.
Work across 12 St. David's facilities, including:
* The highly sought-after, high-volume Level II at St. David’s South Austin
Medical Center
* St. David's Georgetown Medical Center, the northernmost site known for its
exceptional community feel
* 6 freestanding emergency departments
* Each modern, well-designed 10-bed facility with streamlined transfers to
affiliated St. David's EDs
* St. David’s Children's Hospital: low-volume dedicated peds ED attached to St.
David's North Austin
Opportunity Snapshot
* W2 employee status
* Full-time
* Full comprehensive benefits and health insurance
* Hours: ~120 clinical hours/month
Compensation
* Premium, flat hourly rate (well above market)
* Lucrative sign-on bonus options
* Model: HIT team; systemwide "firefighter" type position
Schedule Design
* Rotate within a focused cluster of facilities at a time
* Schedule crafted to support flow, familiarity, and performance
Requirements
* ABEM/ABOEM board certified/board eligible
* Reside in the Austin area with practical access to assigned sites
Interested in learning more? Apply today!
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City Caption
Live Music Capital of the World
City Description
Austin, Texas, is a superb place with everything you need to live in paradise!
The state capital of Texas is respectfully named after Stephen F. Austin, the
founder of Texas. The Texas State Capital offers everyone daily free tours for
an unique experience on Texas history. This city is famously known for its
eccentric art and music scene which is represented all over the city like Baylor
Street and at the many museums. One top Downtown Austin hot spot is the 6th
Street district where you can savor some of the nation's best microbreweries and
restaurants. Go for a hike in the gateway to the hill country along scenic
streams, waterfalls, and the popular swimming hole at Barton Springs Pool. In
addition, Lake Travis is one popular lively attraction that offers boating,
swimming, kayaking, and even its very own zip-line adventure park!
Facility Caption
St. David's Medical Center
Facility Description
Since 1924, St. David's Medical Center in Central Texas has provided a full
range of medical services. The 350-bed acute care hospital and 64-bed
rehabilitation hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care with
a wide range of specialty services including a 24-hour Emergency Department,
women's care and breast health services, neurosciences, cardiovascular services,
rehabilitation, orthopedics and joint care services. The facility has been one
of IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals for eight consecutive years in a row.
The medical center campus features a comprehensive stroke center, a Certified
Chest Pain Center, the full-service St. David's Rehabilitation Center,
comprehensive Breast Center, and the largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) in the region.
Job Benefits
- Austin, Texas: live and work where most people vacation
- No state income tax
- No non-compete clause; enjoy the freedom to practice where and how you choose
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U. S.
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety
Key Responsibilities
The physician will serve as a systemwide 'firefighter' providing emergency medical care across 12 St. David's facilities, including trauma centers and freestanding emergency departments. They will rotate through a focused cluster of facilities to support clinical flow, familiarity, and performance.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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