Description

Emergency Medicine Physician - UTMB Estelle Unit ED, Huntsville, TX

Join Envision Physician Services at the state-of-the-art UTMB Correctional Managed Care Estelle Unit ED and make a meaningful impact in a unique, mission-driven environment.

Why This Opportunity is Exceptional:

• Flexible scheduling: 12, 24, or 36-hour shifts; full-time, part-time, or per diem options
• High-quality care environment: State-of-the-art ED with X-ray, ultrasound, lab diagnostics, telehealth, dialysis, and mobile MRI
• Impactful work: Treat an underserved population in a secure, on-site facility-minimizing outside hospital transports
• Professional support: Work within a dedicated, collaborative team and one of Texas's leading academic health centers
• Skill development: POCUS encouraged; gain experience in a specialized, high-acuity setting
• Stability and independence: Independent Contractor (1099) status with consistent patient volume (~14/day)
• Positive work-life balance: Structured shifts with 24/7 coverage

Position Profile:

• Annual Volume: 5,110 (about 14 per day)
• 6 bed unit
• Physician coverage: 24 hours daily with 12, 24, 36 hour shift options
• BC/BE EM, FP, IM, or General Surgery
• ACLS and BLS certification
• Point-of-care ultrasound is available and skill with POCUS is strongly encouraged
• Full-time (120 hrs./mo.), part-time (60 hrs./mo.) & per diem options
• Independent Contractor 1099 Status

UTMB Correctional Managed Care provides compassionate, high-quality health care to incarcerated individuals across Texas through a partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Estelle Unit, located in Huntsville, is home to UTMB's dedicated Emergency Department campus, established in February 2023. This state-of-the-art facility offers 24-hour emergency care not only to the Estelle location but also to inmates from surrounding units. Equipped with advanced medical resources-including X-ray, ultrasound, diagnostics lab, respiratory services, telehealth capabilities, a dedicated dialysis treatment area, and a mobile MRI-the ED allows providers to deliver urgent and emergency care swiftly and securely. By minimizing the need to transport patients to outside hospitals, this model enhances both safety and patient outcomes.

Working with UTMB Correctional Managed Care at Estelle means being part of a dedicated team that delivers compassionate, quality care in a unique and rewarding environment. Providers here have the opportunity to make a
meaningful impact on an underserved population while enjoying the stability and support of one of Texas's leading academic health centers.

Located in Walker County, just an hour north of Houston and about 20 minutes from the Estelle ED, Huntsville is a vibrant and welcoming community with a rich history and plenty to offer. Known for its blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, Huntsville provides residents with a dense suburban feel, diversity, and excellent public schools. The city features a charming downtown district, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities like hiking, camping, and fishing at Huntsville State Park, and cultural attractions such as the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Visitor Center. Residents also enjoy a variety of live events, arts, and community gatherings throughout the year. With strong local government resources and a friendly, engaged community, Huntsville is a great place to live, work, and explore.

Envision Physician Services is a dynamic physician- and clinician-led medical group that has been offering exceptional career opportunities for more than 60 years. With our national network of clinicians who are committed to delivering high-quality care, Envision Physician Services is nationally recognized for delivering clinical excellence supported by innovation, integration and exceptional leadership.

Candidates considering becoming a teammate at Envision Physician Services will find full-time, part-time and independent contractor opportunities available in a variety of community types, from rural and underserved communities to major metropolitan areas; practice settings, from small hospitals to academic health systems; and job levels, from entry level to senior management. Envision teammates also benefit from the following resources:

• Strong leadership at local, regional and national levels
• Exceptional quality of practice backed by comprehensive support services
• Optimal care teams with flexible and equitable scheduling options
• A-rated professional liability insurance
• Extensive variety of practice settings coast-to-coast
• Competitive compensation, including several benefit options
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career advancement
• Clinician mental health and well-being support
• Comprehensive education and training on leadership, management and clinical best practices, including a wide variety of CME programs
• Clinical and scientific research opportunities

*Benefits vary by division, clinical specialty and employment status.

Company Information

Envision Physician Services is a leading national medical group, delivering care when and where it's needed most. Our team of clinicians specializes in anesthesiology, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, radiology and women's and children's care. Together, we care for more than 19 million patients a year and support healthcare partners at 1,000 clinical departments across the nation.

As a part of Envision Healthcare, we are making a meaningful difference in patients' lives and driving innovations that improve the delivery of care and the health of communities in every corner of America. We treat patients through more than 10 million emergency department and inpatient encounters, support the delivery of more than 120,000 babies, conduct more than 6 million radiology reads and provide more than 2 million anesthesia cases each year.

We are focused on protecting and empowering clinicians so they can focus on what matters most - caring for patients. We do this by providing mental health and well-being resources, administrative support, clinical best practices, clinical research opportunities, leadership coaching and more. Our unique structure enables us to develop local practices that support clinicians with regionally-based clinical leaders and operational expertise from our expansive nationwide network.

Each Envision partner facility or health system has its own unique culture, but all of our sites recruit and hire clinicians who share the group's core values of being patient-focused, team-oriented and caregiver-inspired.

Envision Physician Services values the diverse perspectives and experiences of our teams. We recognize that through our collective expertise, we can improve the delivery of care for patients and clinicians. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here and how we are supporting clinician wellness here . We are proud to be an EOE/AA employer.