Orange County, California - Emergency Medicine Physician | Independent Democratic Group

Orange County, California - Emergency Medicine Physician | Independent Democratic Group

Fountain Valley, CaliforniaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
$250/hrPay listed on source · unverified
Emergency MedicineFull-time~12–13 shifts per month

Overview

Location
Fountain Valley, California
Schedule
~12–13 shifts per month
Source-listed pay
$250/hr

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Independent Contractor (1099), Physician-Owned Democratic Group · Community Hospital Emergency Department

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

Physician-reported total comp$413k–$433k · $430k median
$410kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$435k

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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
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Facility & Community

Facility details
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
Community snapshot
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Active supply
California
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Transparent pay
Not measured
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Work-life
Independent Contractor (1099), Physician-Owned Democratic Group

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Questions to ask the employer

  • 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

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity

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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