Emergency Medicine Opportunity - Gatesville, TX

Southwest Medical Associates is looking for a BC/BE physician with ER experience to join us on a supplemental basis in Gatesville, TX. Located about 35 miles west of Waco, this hospital serves a rural community and provides top quality care for a diverse population. 

• Level IV Trauma Center
• 6 ER Beds
• Coverage: As Needed
• Staff Physicians: 5-FP, 5-GS, 2 Ortho
• Requires: ATLS, ACLS & PALS
• Patient Volume: 580 month
• 5% Trauma, 15% Pediatrics, 60% Geriatrics
• Transfer OB if possible, notify on-call doc of any transfer; do H&P, no extra pay for H&P codes & emergency in-house coverage only; on-call doc introduces new SWM doc to facility
• Back-up doctor available if needed during day shifts
• Lab/X-Ray Available 24/7
• Referral Centers: Scott & White in Temple & Providence; Hillcrest Waco

Coryell Health is a community-owned healthcare organization located in Gatesville, Texas. On one central campus you will find a wide range of health services including a  25-bed licensed hospital, Level IV Trauma Center emergency room, more than 30 primary and specialty care providers, an advanced wound care center, state of the art outpatient rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility with long-term care and inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living and independent living apartments. Coryell Health is dedicated to patient-focused care and treatment with the latest medical technology, while providing a place of healing and comfort for our patients, families, and the community we serve.

Founded in 1980, Southwest Medical Associates is an established emergency department management group providing services to healthcare facilities throughout Texas. We are known in the industry for specializing in physician staffing for rural hospitals from low to high patient volume.

At Southwest Medical, no emergency department task is too large or too small. We customize the coverage of our clients based on their individual needs. This ranges from part-time “as needed” coverage to last-minute emergencies, flexible coverage supplementing staff physician schedules to full-time staffing.

The needs of rural hospitals and healthcare facilities are unique, and Southwest Medical understands this. That is why we have been a resource for rural healthcare for more than 30 years.

Why Southwest Medical?

• Quality ED staffing since 1980
• Custom need-based coverage
• Specialty-based physician recruitment
• 24-hour regional schedulers
• JCAHO-level credentialing
• TORCH corporate member

Our Mission: To be the best resource available for quality emergency department and clinic physician staffing at competitive rates; to promote customer service ensuring long term client retention; and creating jobs for dedicated and talented physicians.

Located in the heart of Central Texas and easily accessible from major cities, Gatesville has it all - historic sites, beautiful scenery, progressive businesses, friendly people, and progressive, community-minded businesses.

Gatesville offers a low cost of living, recognized schools, unique employment opportunities and land that stretches across Coryell County.  These are just a few of the great reasons for coming to Gatesville and even better ones for staying here.  Our motto is “A Nice Place to Visit – A Great Place to Live.”

With job and housing opportunities for every budget, Gatesville is a fantastic place to raise a family.  In fact, Gatesville was voted “Best Place to Raise Kids in Texas” by Bloomberg in 2011.

Recruiting Department

Phone:  361-729-0646

email:  info@swmed.com