Orange County, California - Emergency Medicine Physician | Independent Democratic Group
Overview
- Location
- Fountain Valley, California
- Schedule
- ~12–13 shifts per month
- Source-listed pay
- $250/hr
- Practice
- Independent Contractor (1099), Physician-Owned Democratic Group · Community Hospital Emergency Department
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Fountain Valley Emergency Physicians (FVEP) is seeking a full-time, independent contractor (1099) Emergency Medicine physician for the ED at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital in Orange County, CA, offering $250/hour base compensation with a productivity bonus opportunity and a defined partnership/shareholder pathway after one year. The group is an independent, physician-owned democratic group staffing a busy community ED with approximately 44,000 annual patient visits and a hybrid physician/APP coverage model.
What the posting highlights
- Hybrid Physician and APP Coverage Model; Physician Coverage ~47.5 hours/day, APP Coverage ~18 hours/day
- Care setting: Outpatient (Emergency Department only)
- Patient population: Large, diverse Orange County community population
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $250/hr
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- Position Highlights Independent Contractor (1099) - approximately 12-13 shifts per month $250/hour base compensation with Malpractice coverage provided Equitable scheduling and flexible va
- Observed
- 3 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
Employer
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Independent Contractor (1099), Physician-Owned Democratic Group
- Facility type
- Community Hospital Emergency Department
- Patient population
- Large, diverse Orange County community population
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- Is $250 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- ~12–13 shifts per month
- Patient volume
- ~44,000 annual patient visits; ~120 patient visits per day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient (Emergency Department only)
- Coverage model
- Hybrid Physician and APP Coverage Model; Physician Coverage ~47.5 hours/day, APP Coverage ~18 hours/day
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 82%
Full description
Independent, Physician-Owned Democratic Group | Orange County, California
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital - Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley Emergency Physicians (FVEP) is seeking a Full-Time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our long-standing independent democratic physician group staffing the Emergency Department at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital in beautiful Orange County, California.
In an era of increasing consolidation by national staffing companies and private-equity-backed groups, FVEP remains intentionally physician-owned, physician-governed, and focused on creating long-term physician careers. Our physicians maintain a direct voice in clinical operations, scheduling, governance, and the future direction of the practice.
This is an opportunity to practice high-quality community emergency medicine while working alongside experienced physician partners in a stable, collaborative environment.
Position Highlights
- Independent Contractor (1099) - approximately 12-13 shifts per month
- $250/hour base compensation with Malpractice coverage provided
- Equitable scheduling and flexible vacation philosophy
- Productivity compensation opportunity
- Defined partnership/shareholder pathway
- Stable long-term hospital relationship
Compensation & Partnership
- Opportunity for productivity-based compensation
- Group-provided malpractice coverage
- Partnership eligibility after one year of full-time service
- Equal ownership structure
- Full voting rights upon shareholder admission
Practice Environment
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital serves a large and diverse Orange County population in a busy community emergency department setting. The staffing model is designed to support physician efficiency while maintaining high-quality patient care and patient flow.
- Approximately 44,000 annual patient visits
- Balanced Hybrid Physician and APP Coverage Model
- Physician Coverage: ~47.5 hours/day and APP Coverage: ~18 hours/day
- Approximately 120 patient visits per day with Epic EMR platform
- Strong specialty support and established hospital infrastructure
Why Orange County?
Located in the heart of Southern California, Fountain Valley offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, entertainment, and highly rated communities.
- Minutes from Huntington Beach and Newport Beach
- Year-round sunshine and mild climate
- Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Access to Los Angeles, Orange County, and coastal Southern California attractions
- Diverse cultural, dining, and recreational opportunities
Candidate Qualifications
- ABEM or AOBEM Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Strong clinical decision-making and emergency medicine skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Team-oriented mindset with interest in long-term practice alignment and partnership
- Strong documentation habits and commitment to quality patient care
Interested Candidates
Confidential inquiries are welcome. Share your CV or request additional information to learn more about this partnership-track Emergency Medicine opportunity in Orange County, California.
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