Emergency Medicine Opportunity - Refugio, TX

Southwest Medical Associates is looking for a BC/BE physician with ER experience to join us on a supplemental basis in Refugio, TX. Located About 45 miles north of Corpus Christi, this hospital serves a rural community and provides top quality care for a diverse population. 

• Level IV Trauma Center
• 20 Hospital Beds, 3 ER Beds
• 12 hour shifts, with options to do consecutive shifts
• Requires: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• 30% Pediatrics, 40% Geriatrics, 5-10% Trauma, 20-25% Other
• Staff Physicians: 1-FP, 1-IM, 1-GS
• Patient Volume: 12 to 15 pts per day
• Open for 2nd & 3rd year residents! 
• Referral Centers: Corpus Christi, Citizens and De Tar Hospitals-Victoria

Refugio County Memorial Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center that provides continuous service to the citizens of Refugio County and surrounding communities.

Our Mission of Refugio County Memorial Hospital (RCMHD) is to provide and promote quality healthcare to the citizens of our county. Through our hospital, rural health clinics, wellness center, and specialty clinic we are striving to provide primary healthcare to our patients in Refugio County. Your welfare is a sacred trust to us and we take great pride in the care we deliver to our patients. Whether you need emergency trauma care, routine surgery, minor illness care, or rehabilitation in our swing bed program, we are here for you.

With over 40 years of experience since its founding in 1980, Southwest Medical Associates is a trusted and established leader in emergency department staffing. This longevity reflects not only organizational stability but also a deep understanding of the evolving needs within the industry. Southwest Medical is especially committed to supporting rural hospitals, offering physicians the chance to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities. For those passionate about rural medicine and seeking broad clinical experience, this presents an ideal opportunity. The organization provides highly flexible work arrangements, from part-time and PRN roles to full-time positions, allowing physicians to find a schedule that suits their lifestyle and career aspirations.

Southwest Medical also offers personalized support through 24-hour regional schedulers, reducing administrative burdens so physicians can focus on patient care. High professional standards are maintained through JCAHO-level credentialing, ensuring quality and accountability across all placements. At its core, the company is guided by a physician-focused mission: to create rewarding jobs for dedicated and talented doctors while maintaining long-term client relationships. As a proud corporate member of TORCH (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals), Southwest Medical is deeply connected to the rural healthcare network, offering physicians access to a wide range of professional opportunities and strong industry relationships.

Recruiting Department

Phone:  361-729-0646

email:  info@swmed.com

Refugio County, Texas, lying on the Southwest Texas coast, with stately restored homes and ranches befitting Texas oilmen and cattlemen are at every turn in Refugio County. Refugio has the elegance of the Old South with its mansions built well over a century ago and ranches that began as Mexican land grants.