What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician, Longview, Texas position at SCP Health?
Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician
Location: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Longview – Longview, TX
Recruiter: Derek Sawyer | |
Position Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our dynamic team. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
• Patient Volume: 55,000
• Coverage Model: 50hrs of physician coverage and 30 hrs of NP/PA coverage
• Number of beds: 425 hospital beds
• Acuity: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR: EPIC with Abridge AI Note
Facility & Clinical Details
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center – Longview is the flagship hospital for the region and serves as a comprehensive tertiary-care hub for East Texas. It is part of the CHRISTUS Health system and offers a broad range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, heart and vascular services, a certified primary stroke center, advanced surgical services, women’s and children’s care, and various medical and surgical subspecialties. As a regional referral center, it attracts a wide variety of cases from surrounding communities, giving physicians exposure to complex pathology while still maintaining a collegial, community-hospital culture. Physicians joining Good Shepherd can expect modern facilities, access to multidisciplinary teams, and a supportive environment for building a practice and collaborating across specialties.
Community Information
Longview, Texas combines the professional advantages of a regional referral center with the lifestyle of an easygoing East Texas community. Physicians benefit from a stable, growing population, a strong industrial and educational base, and a wide catchment area that brings a diverse clinical mix without the congestion of a major metro. The city offers very reasonable housing costs, short commute times, and family-friendly neighborhoods, along with good public and private school options. Outdoor and quality-of-life amenities include nearby lakes, golf, and trails, plus a lively local culture with festivals, restaurants, and arts events that make it easy for new physicians and their families to plug into the community.
Benefits & Compensation
• Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to $600,000 annually
• Job Status: Independent Contractor
• Sign-On Bonus: $150k
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.
Together, we heal.