Emergency Medicine Physician | $50,000 Sign On Bonus
Reported by 25 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Pittsburg, Kansas
- Schedule
- Flexible schedule with shifts of 12-hour blocks (6 AM - 6 PM and 6 PM - 6 AM); full-time is 120 hours per month.
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $355k – $460k
- Practice
- Community hospital emergency department · Hospital
25 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This Emergency Medicine Physician role at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg offers a full-time, flexible 12-hour shift schedule in a 13-bed Level IV ED with a team of physicians and APPs. The position includes up to $75k sign-on and $50k retention bonuses, supports J1 visa candidates, and provides a comprehensive benefits package including 401k match, malpractice with tail, and CME allowance.
What the posting highlights
- Team model with 6 physicians and 2 APPs on site
- Care setting: Emergency Department only
- Patient population: Diverse range of emergency cases in Pittsburg, Kansas community
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $355k – $460k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 25 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Sign-on bonus up to $75,000 and retention bonus up to $50,000. · Up to $75,000 sign-on bonus; up to $50,000 retention bonus
- Signing bonus
- $75,000
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k with matching contributions
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Mental health counseling
- Annual CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Leadership development programs
- Continuing education and professional licensing support
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 25 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Sound Physicians
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Community hospital emergency department
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Beds
- 13
- Trauma level
- Level IV
- Patient population
- Diverse range of emergency cases in Pittsburg, Kansas community
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- Is the $75,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- 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
- Flexible schedule with shifts of 12-hour blocks (6 AM - 6 PM and 6 PM - 6 AM); full-time is 120 hours per month.
- Shift type
- 12-hour shifts, day and night
- Patient volume
- Approximately 14,800 annual visits
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Emergency Department only
- Coverage model
- Team model with 6 physicians and 2 APPs on site
- Admin burden
- Participation in hospital committees such as medical executive committee
- FTE
- 1
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- J-1 waiver
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Urgency. Expertise. Purpose. In emergency medicine, every decision carries weight. Our physician teams deliver rapid, evidence-based care in high-pressure environments, bringing clinical clarity and calm to moments of uncertainty. We lead with precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes when time matters most. With a national footprint and decades of experience, our emergency medicine programs are built on a foundation of operational excellence, physician leadership, and a relentless focus on patient-centered care. From urban trauma centers to community EDs, our physicians are empowered to make an immediate impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your future is waiting for you as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Pittsburg, Kansas. Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you'll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care-creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve. If you're looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to talk. Local Team Collaboration Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg. Work alongside a team that values diversity, with clinicians from various geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, all united by a commitment to learning and improving patient care through fresh perspectives. Our team thrives on collaboration and mutual support, and we are always ready to help during procedures or shift changes. Many of us actively participate in hospital committees, such as the medical executive committee, strengthening our relationships with specialists and the supportive administration. Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools. Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts. Qualifications We are looking for board-certified/eligible emergency medicine physicians or family medicine physicians with emergency medicine experience. J1 visa candidates are invited to apply, access Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts Scheduling Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer a flexible schedule. We are always there to support each other when covering shifts. Shift times are 6 AM - 6 PM and 6 PM - 6 AM. Full-time status is 120 hours per month. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality care in a 13-bed Level IV emergency department, managing a diverse range of cases with 14,800 annual visits. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists and imaging professionals, to deliver top-tier care. Engage in regular monthly, remote, and in-person meetings to foster team collaboration and provide a platform for feedback and continuous improvement. Living and Working in Pittsburg Pittsburg, Kansas, is a beautiful place to live due to its strong sense of community, an affordable cost of living, and diverse opportunities, including reputable educational institutions such as Pittsburg State University. The city boasts a blend of small-town charm with ample recreational activities, a thriving arts scene, and a robust economy, making it an attractive and welcoming place for residents. Rewards and Compensation Well-rounded compensation package which includes employed status and an excellent benefits package. Up to $75k sign-on bonus available. Up to $50k retention bonus available. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401k with matching contributions. Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage. Mental health counseling. Annual CME allowance. Relocation assistance available. Leadership development programs. Continuing education and professional licensing support.