Emergency Medicine Physician In La Mesa, CA

TeamHEALTH; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 296,000 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentives

1099 or W2 contract options

Tail coverage

CME hours available

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

TeamHealth seeks an emergency physician to practice in a state-of-the-art ED in the San Diego area. Join a leading team at Sharp Grossmont Hospital serving La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee with advanced technology and a STEMI/Stroke certified ED.

Expect a base hourly range of $215–$285, with opportunities for incentives. Choose 1099 independent contractor status or W2 contract status as you prefer, supported by a collegial medical director and tail coverage.

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM).
• Current California license or ability to obtain before start.
• ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification.

Skills

Board certified/board eligible in EM

Job description

Practice emergency medicine with TeamHealth at the most technologically advanced emergency department in the San Diego, California, area! As the largest hospital in East County, Sharp Grossmont Hospital serves the communities of La Mesa, El Cajon, and Santee. Sharp Grossmont Hospital has the busiest and most technologically advanced ED in the county of San Diego, investing heavily in innovative, cutting-edge medical care.

Currently, Sharp Grossmont is running 43 acute care beds 24 hours a day, plus 21 minor care and observation beds that are open during high volume hours. This facility is a designated STEMI center and has achieved Stroke Center status. As one of only 10 California recipients, Sharp Grossmont’s ED has also received The Joint Commission’s Sepsis certification, and has earned a national Gold Standard Level 1 accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Physician Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible in EM (ABEM/AOBEM)
• Must be able to demonstrate active practice in an ED reflective of the privileges requested
• Successful completion of a hospital-affiliated accredited residency, special clinical fellowship, or research within the past 12 months
• Current California state license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• ACLS/PALS/ATLS

Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $215 – $285 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives. This role provides the opportunity for 1099 independent contractor status or W2 contract status options.

• Collegial practice environment with supportive system and medical director
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Over 300,000 CME hours available through TeamHealth Institute
• Flexible scheduling supporting a work-life balance

About the City

Known as "The Jewel of the Hills", La Mesa is located just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego. This highly desirable community to live and work boasts a near perfect climate, tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, easy access to retail and commercial areas as well as a quaint downtown village.