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Houston, Texas

Physician (ER/IM/FM)-Freestanding ER

Emergency Medicine Top 25% in Emergency MedicinePart-Time

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Job Description

PHYSICIAN - KINGWOOD, TX (77339)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team at Aether Emergency Rooms. This position offers flexibility for full-time or part-time work, with a minimum commitment of 3 shifts per month. Our facilities provide a low acuity, low volume environment, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality medical care in a supportive setting.

Location

  • Aether Kingwood ER - 77339
  • Aether Spring Cypress ER - 77379
  • Aether Silverlake ER - 77584

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department.
  • Manage low acuity cases efficiently and effectively.
  • Work 24-hour shifts with a minimum of 3 shifts per month.
  • Utilize the Electronic Medical Record system (EPD) for documentation and patient management.
  • Collaborate with a cohesive team including front desk staff, nurses, and administration to ensure smooth operations.

Work Environment

  • Each location has 7 patient rooms designed for comfort and efficiency.
  • Physician workroom includes a private bed, computer, and refrigerator for convenience during shifts.
  • Strong administrative support system in place to assist with clinical and operational needs.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment fostering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

  • Medical degree and valid physician license to practice in Texas.
  • Experience or interest in emergency medicine preferred.
  • Comfortable working in a low acuity, low volume emergency setting.
  • Proficient with Electronic Medical Records, preferably EPD.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are looking for a flexible, supportive, and well-equipped environment to practice emergency medicine, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Aether Emergency Rooms.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationTeam collaborationMedical diagnosisEmergency department management

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 87% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% 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.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 11 employers

8
<$340k
14
$350k
3
$390k-440k
5
$440k-490k
2
$490k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
35%
Relocation assistance
23%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.7
Better work-life than 90% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Kingwood ER

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Private Physician Workroom with Bed and Refrigerator
Strong Administrative Support