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 full-time - part-time -  as needed coverage -  - last-minute emergencies - flexible coverage supplementing staff physician schedules and more.

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 40 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; to promote customer service ensuring long term client retention; and creating jobs for dedicated and talented physicians.