Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, FM or IM): Brand-New ER & Urgent Care Opening in Melissa, TX! $50k Sign-On Bonus
Listed compensation
from $350,000
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
Methodist Legacy ER and Urgent Care is a Texas-based hybrid healthcare provider combining 24/7 emergency room services with urgent care, offering hospital-level equipment and ER-trained staff but billing for the actual level of care needed (ER or Urgent Care), aiming to reduce confusion and costs.
When you work with us, you are working with the organization that pioneered the combined Emergency Room and Urgent Care model. With the Emergency Room & Urgent care are under one roof, this takes the guess work away from patients to which level of care is best for them or their loved one. We’ve found this model leads to better patient outcomes and provides a work environment that’s efficient and practical for our employees.
Job Description
Methodist Legacy ER and Urgent Care is opening a brand-new facility in in Melissa, Texas!
We are seeking Physicians with Emergency Room experience to join our new facility. Enjoy the flexibility of independent contractor position with a variety of shifts tailored to your lifestyle.
- In order to be considered for this position you must be:
- Board certified in Emergency Medicine with a Texas Medical License
- Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with ER and UC experience
This opportunity has an earning potential from $350,000 to $525,000, including shift pay and performance-based incentives, with a $50k Sign-On Bonus opportunity.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Efficient operating model for staff and patients – low wait times
- Variety of shifts available
Malpractice Coverage
- Collaborative, team-based care – you are empowered to take care of patients - Every team member works together to deliver exceptional healthcare
- Team where you are known, and your contributions are recognized
- Development & support of leadership
Qualifications
- Board certified in Emergency Medicine with a Texas Medical License
- Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with ample ER and UC experience
- ACLS/BLS/PALS
Additional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and styles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital or domestic partnership status, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, or other characteristic protected by the law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation: USD 350000.00 - USD 525000.00 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency and urgent care services to patients in a hybrid clinical setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient outcomes and effective facility operations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$438k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $451k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$438k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$31k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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