Emergency Medicine Lifestyle in Florida
Real insights from 12 Emergency Medicine physicians in Florida on work-life balance, career satisfaction, and what it's really like to practice in this area.
3.8/5
Satisfaction
91%
Would Choose Again
$538k
Avg Comp
41
Avg Hours/Week
What Emergency Medicine Physicians in Florida Say
"I typically work between 17 to 20 shifts month which is consider a lot in Emergency Medicine, I work 10 to 12 hour shifts in a mix of days and nights and approximately 20 to 30% of the shit overnight. Sometimes I also work Locums where I charge $400 an hour and when I do that, I just cut some shit for my primary job."
Florida6 years expIndependent / Contract-Based46 hrs/wkNo Call
"12 shifts. Great work life balance "
Florida1 years expPrivate Practice36 hrs/wk
"5- 12 hours shift per week. Sometimes 6 shifts. "
Florida2 years expHospital Employed60 hrs/wk
What They Love About Emergency Medicine in Florida
"Unfortunately, Emergency Medicine now was driven by patient’s satisfaction scores, and many times you don’t do what best for the patient but what they want and that’s not good medicine. Many times patients request a specific test or have a very high expectation from a ER visit and if you don’t order it, they will give a 1 star review on google write your name on it."— Florida • 6 years
Most Common Practice Settings in Florida
Hospital-employed
3 physicians (25%)
Hospital Employed
3 physicians (25%)
Private Practice
2 physicians (17%)
Independent / Contract-Based
2 physicians (17%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the Emergency Medicine lifestyle like in Florida?
Based on 12 physicians, Emergency Medicine in Florida averages 3.8/5 satisfaction, 41 hours per week, with 91% saying they'd choose the specialty again. Most practice in Hospital-employed settings.
How much do Emergency Medicine physicians make in Florida?
Average compensation for Emergency Medicine in Florida is $537,767 based on verified submissions.See detailed salary breakdown →
Should I choose Emergency Medicine in Florida?
With 91% of Emergency Medicine physicians in Florida saying they'd choose again, and 3.8/5 average satisfaction, it shows positive career outlook. Consider factors like practice setting preferences, desired work hours, and call schedule tolerance when deciding.
Location Stats
Location:Florida
Physicians:12
Satisfaction:3.8/5
Avg Comp:$538k