Emergency Medicine Physicians: High-Acuity Urgent Care Without the Burnout

Emergency Medicine Physicians: High-Acuity Urgent Care Without the BurnoutSharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group | San Diego, CAIf you enjoy procedures, acuity, and rapid decision-making—but are done with overnights, boarding, and hospital chaos—this is a true ED-to-Urgent Care transition role built for EM physicians.Why EM Physicians Choose This RoleHigh-acuity, procedural urgent care — not fast-track medicineBroad emergency-style cases without trauma activations or hospital callNo overnight shifts. Ever. Predictable hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 365 days/yearFlexible scheduling: 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shiftsAverage 2–2.5 patients/hour with strong clinical supportFully resourced sites with on-site lab, radiology, and pharmacyEpic EMR across the entire Sharp HealthCare systemCompensation$147–$163/hour + wRVU incentives and group bonusesTotal annual compensation: $285K–$340K+Paid malpractice with tail coverageSign-on bonusPSLF eligibleBenefits That Actually Matter After the ED200 hours paid vacation annually (first 2 years)Paid CME time + CME time/allowance401(k), Profit Sharing, and Money Purchase plans2-year shareholder track (4 years for half-time)Full benefits available for half-time and full-time physiciansWho This Is Ideal ForEmergency Medicine physicians ready to leave nights and boarding behindEM doctors who still want procedures, acuity, and autonomyPhysicians seeking long-term stability in a physician-led groupThose wanting an outpatient practice without skill atrophyWhy Sharp Rees-StealyPhysician-led, multispecialty group founded in 192319 clinic locations across San Diego CountyRecognized nationally for quality, outcomes, and physician satisfactionBacked by Sharp HealthCare—without hospital employment constraints