Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs in California

Physician - Emergency Medicine jobs in California rank among the most active in the country, concentrated in large academic medical centers, Level I and Level II trauma centers, and integrated health systems, with openings from newly trained emergency physicians through department directors and fellowship-trained subspecialists. The highest volume of hiring runs through Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where systems like Cedars-Sinai, UCSF Health, and Kaiser Permanente maintain a sustained presence. Critical care, ultrasound-credentialed emergency medicine, and pediatric emergency medicine are the most consistently recruited sub-areas across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13+
Top employerVituity
Top cityRoseville, CA
Cities hiring12
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Physician - Emergency Medicine
Vituity
Auburn, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Physician - Emergency Medicine
Vituity
Lakewood, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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1,001-5,000

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Physician - Emergency Medicine
Vituity
San Bernardino, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Physician - Emergency Medicine
Vituity
Jackson, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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Physician - Emergency Medicine
Vituity
Apple Valley, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Roseville
2 jobs
Apple Valley
1 jobs
Auburn
1 jobs
Garden Grove
1 jobs
Jackson
1 jobs
Lakewood
1 jobs
Loma Linda
1 jobs
Redlands
1 jobs
San Bernardino
1 jobs

Physician - Emergency Medicine Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Vituity
    Vituity9
  • Loma Linda University Health
    Loma Linda University Health1
  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health1
  • The Permanente Medical Group
    The Permanente Medical Group1
  • University of California, San Francisco
    University of California, San Francisco1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services10
  • Education2
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physician - emergency medicine jobs across California.

  • Active California Medical Board license to practice emergency medicine in California
  • Board certification or active eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM required
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency program
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications maintained and up to date
  • Experience working in a high-volume emergency department or Level I trauma center
  • Strong procedural skills including airway management, intubation, and critical resuscitation

Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician - emergency medicine in California?

You must hold an unrestricted license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires completing medical school, a residency in emergency medicine accredited by the ACGME, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing examinations. After licensure, most California hospitals require board certification through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Fellowship training in areas such as ultrasound, toxicology, or pediatric emergency medicine adds a competitive edge in California's large academic systems.

Which companies hire physician - emergency medicines in California?

Employers hiring physician - emergency medicines in California right now include Vituity, Loma Linda University Health, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's mix of large integrated systems, county-run trauma centers, and academic medical centers means openings appear across both urban hospital campuses and regional safety-net facilities throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most physician - emergency medicine jobs?

Roseville, Apple Valley, and Auburn consistently post the most physician - emergency medicine openings in California. Los Angeles dominates by volume given the concentration of Level I trauma centers, large county hospitals, and major health systems, while San Francisco and San Diego see strong demand driven by academic medical centers and military-affiliated facilities serving those metro populations.

Are there remote physician - emergency medicine jobs in California?

Yes, but they are rare. Emergency medicine is a hands-on, procedural specialty that requires direct patient contact in an emergency department, so the overwhelming majority of roles are fully on-site. About 0% of physician - emergency medicine openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telemedicine triage, utilization review, or medical director advisory roles rather than direct clinical care.

How can I get hired as a physician - emergency medicine in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for attending positions immediately after completing residency, as California health systems including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and county hospital networks regularly recruit new graduates for their emergency departments. Targeting community emergency departments or urgent care-to-ED feeder programs at mid-size California hospitals builds the volume and procedural experience large academic centers expect. Holding a current Medical Board of California license and ABEM eligibility before applying shortens hiring timelines considerably.

Where can I find and apply to physician - emergency medicine jobs in California?

You can find and apply to physician - emergency medicine jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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