Seven Star Emergency Medicine Physician - KPC Hospitals

Job Description

Job Description

Seven Star Emergency Medicine Physician

Position Overview:

KPC Hospitals is actively seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians to join a dynamic, physician-led group serving five diverse community emergency departments across Southern California. The group offers flexible locations in Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the High Desert, each with unique patient volumes and acuity levels. There are teaching opportunities for our Hemet location only for our residents. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with high earning potential and numerous growth opportunities in clinical practice, leadership, and specialized EM skill areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive emergency care including:
  • Medical screening exams (MSEs)
  • Patient history and physical exams
  • Diagnostic testing, medication administration, and follow-up
  • Emergency procedures and consults
  • Dispositions: discharges, admissions, and transfers
• Practice in accordance with the group’s core philosophy: “Always do what’s right for the patient.”
• Opportunity to manage moderate trauma, especially in remote settings (non-trauma centers).
• Optional involvement in operations, quality committees, or leadership roles.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (must certify within 1.5 years of graduation) or equivalent experience .
• Valid California Medical License , DEA , NPI , and 5150 certifications
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
• X-waiver for MAT (preferred but not required)
• 1–2 years of post-residency community ED experience preferred
• Proficient in emergency procedures and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
• Strong communication, ethics, and team-oriented attitude

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 24/7 APP coverage (especially at higher volume sites)
• 24/7 Scribe support at busy EDs
• Varied acuity and patient volumes (20–150+ patients/day)
• Credentialing support and leadership opportunities
• Incentives for skill specialization (Ultrasound, Simulation, Informatics, etc.)
• Nocturnist positions available with additional pay

Why Join Us?

• Diverse work settings with broad clinical exposure
• Career advancement in clinical and administrative tracks

Supportive, collaborative culture that values diversity and professional growth