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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Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Location: Stockton, CA
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: $250,000 – $500,000 per year for Full-time
Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Stockton, CA: Your Procedural Skills, a Better Way to Practice
You chose Emergency Medicine to treat whatever comes through the door. But years of rotating nights, weekends and holidays take a toll on your sleep, health and family life. Across the country, Emergency Medicine physicians are dealing with ED crowding and boarding, rising violence against staff, satisfaction-score pressure and staffing groups that cut hours and pay. Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Emergency Medicine Physicians in Stockton, CA to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.
Maybe you're an Emergency Medicine physician ready to leave shift work and night rotations for good. Maybe you want a part-time role to reduce your ED shifts. Either way, this no-call, no-nights Emergency Medicine Physician job offers a high-impact career without the corporate red tape.
Why Emergency Medicine Physicians in Stockton, CA Choose Wound Care
In a specialty where your schedule can mean nights, weekends and missed holidays, we offer a refreshing alternative:
- No Nights, No Rotating Shifts: No overnight shifts, no weekends, no holidays and no pagers. This is a true Monday–Friday daytime physician job, so you can finally keep a regular sleep schedule and be home for your family.
- Keep Using Your Procedural Skills: Surgical debridement and bedside procedures are part of your daily practice.
- A Calmer Clinical Setting: Leave behind crowded waiting rooms, boarding patients and the safety concerns of the modern ED.
- See Patients Heal: Follow patients through healing and build lasting relationships, instead of treating them once and never learning what happened.
- Clinical Autonomy: Direct patient outcomes based on your clinical expertise, not throughput metrics, satisfaction scores or a staffing company.
- Smarter Documentation: Our custom software is designed to slash admin time, so you're not stuck charting after your shift ends.
Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities
Use the latest advancements in wound healing to change lives in communities across Stockton, CA:
- Surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
- Evaluation and treatment of chronic, non-healing and complex wounds
- Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
- Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, where you follow patients through healing
Emergency Medicine Physician Salary & Compensation
- Average Annual Earnings: $200,000–$250,000 (no earning cap as an independent contractor)
- High Achievers: Top performers earn $300,000+ through performance bonuses
- Pay Structure: Per-patient and per-procedure pay, plus quarterly bonus programs
Emergency Medicine Physician Schedule
We offer consistent weekday schedules with no nights or weekends, in part-time or full-time options:
- Part-Time: 2–3 days per week
- Full-Time: 4–5 days per week
Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Medical License: Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one)
- DEA License: Or eligibility to obtain one
- Open Background: We welcome Emergency Medicine physicians, as well as surgeons of all backgrounds and Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians. No previous wound care experience is required; we provide comprehensive wound care training
Great Place to Work® Certified!
Skilled Wound Care is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the 5th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Skilled Wound Care. This year, 95% of employees said it's a great place to work – 39% higher than the average U.S. company.
Apply for This Emergency Medicine Physician Job in Stockton, CA
You've spent enough nights in the ED. If you're an Emergency Medicine Physician in Stockton, CA looking for a no-call, Monday–Friday daytime career with hands-on procedures and no earning cap, or a part-time role to reduce your ED shifts, apply today.
Skilled Wound Care will ask all candidates to perform pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing prior to hiring.
Skilled Wound Care, part of Skilled Physicians Group, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Location: Stockton, CA
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: $250,000 – $500,000 per year for Full-time
Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Stockton, CA: Your Procedural Skills, a Better Way to Practice
You chose Emergency Medicine to treat whatever comes through the door. But years of rotating nights, weekends and holidays take a toll on your sleep, health and family life. Across the country, Emergency Medicine physicians are dealing with ED crowding and boarding, rising violence against staff, satisfaction-score pressure and staffing groups that cut hours and pay. Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Emergency Medicine Physicians in Stockton, CA to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.
Maybe you're an Emergency Medicine physician ready to leave shift work and night rotations for good. Maybe you want a part-time role to reduce your ED shifts. Either way, this no-call, no-nights Emergency Medicine Physician job offers a high-impact career without the corporate red tape.
Why Emergency Medicine Physicians in Stockton, CA Choose Wound Care
In a specialty where your schedule can mean nights, weekends and missed holidays, we offer a refreshing alternative:
- No Nights, No Rotating Shifts: No overnight shifts, no weekends, no holidays and no pagers. This is a true Monday–Friday daytime physician job, so you can finally keep a regular sleep schedule and be home for your family.
- Keep Using Your Procedural Skills: Surgical debridement and bedside procedures are part of your daily practice.
- A Calmer Clinical Setting: Leave behind crowded waiting rooms, boarding patients and the safety concerns of the modern ED.
- See Patients Heal: Follow patients through healing and build lasting relationships, instead of treating them once and never learning what happened.
- Clinical Autonomy: Direct patient outcomes based on your clinical expertise, not throughput metrics, satisfaction scores or a staffing company.
- Smarter Documentation: Our custom software is designed to slash admin time, so you're not stuck charting after your shift ends.
Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities
Use the latest advancements in wound healing to change lives in communities across Stockton, CA:
- Surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
- Evaluation and treatment of chronic, non-healing and complex wounds
- Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
- Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, where you follow patients through healing
Emergency Medicine Physician Salary & Compensation
- Average Annual Earnings: $200,000–$250,000 (no earning cap as an independent contractor)
- High Achievers: Top performers earn $300,000+ through performance bonuses
- Pay Structure: Per-patient and per-procedure pay, plus quarterly bonus programs
Emergency Medicine Physician Schedule
We offer consistent weekday schedules with no nights or weekends, in part-time or full-time options:
- Part-Time: 2–3 days per week
- Full-Time: 4–5 days per week
Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Medical License: Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one)
- DEA License: Or eligibility to obtain one
- Open Background: We welcome Emergency Medicine physicians, as well as surgeons of all backgrounds and Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians. No previous wound care experience is required; we provide comprehensive wound care training
Great Place to Work® Certified!
Skilled Wound Care is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the 5th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Skilled Wound Care. This year, 95% of employees said it's a great place to work – 39% higher than the average U.S. company.
Apply for This Emergency Medicine Physician Job in Stockton, CA
You've spent enough nights in the ED. If you're an Emergency Medicine Physician in Stockton, CA looking for a no-call, Monday–Friday daytime career with hands-on procedures and no earning cap, or a part-time role to reduce your ED shifts, apply today.
Skilled Wound Care will ask all candidates to perform pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing prior to hiring.
Skilled Wound Care, part of Skilled Physicians Group, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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Physician - Emergency Medicine Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Vituity47
- Skilled Wound Care6
- Loma Linda University Health4
- TeamHealth3
- Alameda Health System3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
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, Skilled Wound Care, and Loma Linda University Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Oakland, Loma Linda, and Eureka 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 October 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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