ER Physician - Express ER Harker Heights
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Altus Community Healthcare has/operates six brands, with 33 facilities, across various locations in Texas. ACH has many low volume, freestanding emergency centers, running 24 hours daily. Incorporated brands include: Altus, former Austin Emergency Centers, Exceptional, STAT Specialty, Neighbors and Express ERs
This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations while aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.
Location: 980 Knights Way, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Job Type: Full-Time Physician – commitment obligations of 144 hours/month
Part-Time Physician – commitment obligations of 72 hours/month
PRN Physician – commitment obligations of 24 hours/month
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate ER Physician to join our team. As an ER Physician, you will be responsible for providing immediate medical attention to patients who require emergency care. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Immediate Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess patients’ medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
Administering Treatments: Provide urgent medical treatments, including performing necessary surgical procedures.
Stabilization: Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer to other medical departments.
Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paramedics, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Diagnostic Tests: Interpret various diagnostic tests
Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
Record Keeping: Document and maintain detailed records of patients’ visits, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities
Performance KPI: The KPI framework is divided into three primary categories, each focused on enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and provider engagement.?
Quality KPIs: Quality KPIs prioritize patient experience and clinical outcomes. Each metric is tied to a specific goal.?
Throughput KPIs: Throughput KPIs evaluate operational efficiency, specifically the speed and smoothness of patient flow in the facility.?
Citizenship KPI: The Citizenship KPI rewards contributions that enhance the overall team dynamic, which, while intangible, can significantly influence workplace morale and performance.?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate ER Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.
Simply send your resume to: Careers@EER24.com
Requirements
- Completed residency in any Specialty
- At least 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience or an Emergency Medicine Residency
- Active Texas State Licensure
- Current PALS/ACLS/ATLS Certifications (BLS preferred)
- Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting (preferred)
- Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
- Medical degree from an accredited medical institution or program
- Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work and think quickly in a high-stress environment
- Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine backgrounds are preferred
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 86% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
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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