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Emergency Medicine in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 20 Emergency Medicine physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.0/5
Satisfaction
90%
Would Choose Again
$462k
Avg Comp
36
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Emergency Medicine Physicians

“12 shifts. Great work life balance ”
Florida1 years36 hrs/wk$410k
“Only work half the month”
Mount Holly, New Jersey1 years30 hrs/wk$295k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Hospital-employed493.7/538$392k
Academic213.5/542$317k
Private Practice204.0/536$462k
Hospital Employed173.9/541$507k
Independent / Contract-Based113.5/539$600k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Emergency Medicine physician in Private Practice?

Based on 20 responses, Emergency Medicine physicians in Private Practice report 4.0/5 satisfaction, working an average of 36 hours per week, earning an average of $461,960.90% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Emergency Medicine?

Private Practice ranks among the 3 most common settings for Emergency Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.0/5
Would Choose Again:90%
Avg Comp:$462k
Avg Hours:36

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Hospital-employed (49) →Academic (21) →Hospital Employed (17) →Independent / Contract-Based (11) →

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