NP/PA for ER Coverage - Muleshoe, TX

Muleshoe Area Medical Center has served Bailey and surrounding counties for over 65 years, providing essential inpatient, outpatient and emergency health care services to community residents.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the physicians and mid-level providers who staff Medical Clinic of Muleshoe and Muleshoe Family Medicine Center, both Rural Health Clinics operated by the hospital.  

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.

Today, Muleshoe is the agricultural and shipping center of the county, with farm supply manufacturing and food and feed processing plants playing major roles in the local economy. Muleshoe is also located at the heart of a thriving dairy industry. A community center was built in 1969 and is home to the area’s largest junior livestock show in February and also serves as the host of the World Championship Muleshoe Pitching Contest every July 4th . Twenty miles south of town on Highway 214 is the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1935, the Refuge is wintering grounds for sandhill cranes and refuge is the oldest in Texas.