Service Line: HM
Position Title: NP
Location: CHRISTUS Emergency Center-Palestine, Palestine, Texas
Job Type: Full-time Employed W2
Recruiter: Katelyn Grindstaff
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 at CHRISTUS Emergency Center-Palestine - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
- Patient Volume: Newly Opened Micro-hospital with anticipated Annual ED Volume 10K
- Hospital Medicine Schedule: 7 on - 7 off schedule 7a-5p
- Number of Beds:
- 10 inpatient beds
- 12 ER beds
- 2 triage rooms
- EMR: EPIC with Abridge AI Note
Qualifications
- Education: NP
- Licensure: TX
- Board Certification: Yes
- Experience: 2 years of hospital medicine experience
Facility & Clinical Details
About CHRISTUS Emergency Center-Palestine - EM: Newly opened, full-service emergency hospital and part of the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, designed to expand high-quality urgent care access for Palestine and the surrounding East Texas region. The facility features a 15-bed emergency department with around-the-clock services, advanced imaging (including MRI), laboratory diagnostics, and a 10-bed inpatient unit - enabling many patients to be treated and cared for close to home rather than needing transfer to larger cities.
As an extension of CHRISTUS's mission, the center enhances care continuity by integrating emergency care with broader CHRISTUS clinical resources and brings significant staffing and clinical opportunities to the community. With modern technology and a growing patient base, this emergency hospital provides a dynamic environment for emergency physicians committed to delivering compassionate, timely care
- Innovation/Growth: Join a large group with a close knit, collaborative culture with access to innovative tools and insights backed by SCP's clinical technology platform.
- Teamwork/Culture: Enjoy a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across emergency medicine, hospital medicine and critical care service lines with a clear path for professional development and leadership opportunities.
Community Information
Palestine, Texas is a charming East Texas community known for its historic downtown, scenic live oak trees, and relaxed pace of life - perfect for physicians seeking a welcoming, family-oriented setting. With affordable housing, strong schools, and abundant outdoor recreation including nearby lakes and trails, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle both inside and outside of medicine. The community values its healthcare providers, offering a supportive patient base and opportunities to practice a broad scope of clinical care. Easy access to larger regional centers like Tyler and Dallas means you get small-town living without feeling isolated - ideal for building a fulfilling career and a great life.
Benefits & Compensation
- No Non-Compete
- Established, respected, financially stable company
- 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.
