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Emergency Medicine PhysicianACEP Now • Alameda, CA, United States
Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician

ACEP Now • Alameda, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician

Oakland, CA

Highland General Hospital

HGH ER Providers

Full Time - Varies

Physicians & Dentists

$174.75 - $185.26

Req # : 43177-32083

FTE : 1

Posted : October 24, 2025

Summary

Alameda Health System (AHS) is seeking Full-Time and Services-As-Needed Emergency Medicine Physicians to staff San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals in the Division of Community Emergency Medicine.

AHS is an integrated public health system spanning 5 facilities, 4 ambulatory sites and 800 beds providing primary, specialty, Stroke, STEMI, and Level 1 Trauma in addition to supporting several residency programs. Our safety net system is dedicated to serving our surrounding communities with safe, equitable, and high-quality care guided by the AHS mission of Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All.

The Division of Community Medicine team works with nurses, specialists, and support staff to provide excellent care to the East Bay's highly diverse patient community. The Division of Community Emergency Medicine is part of the Highland Hospital-based Department of Emergency Medicine.

As a Community Emergency Medicine Physician, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to critical services for our patients and their families. If you are a compassionate physician who is eager to practice medicine in a collaborative, supportive setting while providing healthcare services for vulnerable populations, you will be at home at AHS.

Contact

  • Sammy Hodroge MD - Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals (shodroge@alamedahealthsystem.org) (Njoshi@alamedahealthsystem.org)
  • Jorge Aceves MD - Associate Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals ( jaceves@alamedahealthsystem.org )
  • Evan Rusoja MD PhD - Chief, Division of Community Emergency Medicine ( erusoja@alamedahealthsystem.org )

This position is right for you if you are :

  • Mission-driven : Committed to access, equity, and justice in providing excellent health care to the community of patients that AHS serves.
  • Flexible : Embraces change, welcomes feedback, and engages in critical thinking.
  • Lifelong learning : Humble and curious, continuously developing as a clinician.
  • Job Summary

    Emergency Medicine physicians are responsible for providing expert, safe, efficient, patient-centered, and cost-effective care within the Emergency Department and responding to in-house emergencies at the Hospital. Their role includes triaging, taking patient histories and physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests, correlating subjective and objective data, diagnosing, and writing orders for all patients who present to the Department. This position reports directly to the Medical Directors and Division Chief of Community Emergency Medicine, under the overall leadership of the Chair of the Emergency Medicine Department.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Provide medical services to all patients assigned to the ED physician.
  • Consult with medical staff members about issues concerning appropriate medical services for such patients.
  • Consult and cooperate with the clinical departments to facilitate patient care.
  • Refer patients for specialty care when medically necessary.
  • Use currently accepted methods and practices of medicine, adhere to applicable standards of care, medical ethics, policies and protocols, and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
  • On a case-by-case basis, take all necessary actions to ensure the appropriate transfer of patients to or from medical facilities to access to skilled medical care.
  • Promote and maintain positive working relationships between medical staff and employees.
  • Help the hospital achieve goals related to patient, employee, and physician satisfaction in connection with the delivery of services.
  • Work with the quality manager to improve clinical outcomes, the quality of patient care and the efficient use of physician and hospital resources.
  • Provide appropriate medical assessment, treatment and timely discharge of patients admitted for observation.
  • Communicate any material concerns about quality of care, delay in delivery of medical services, or any patient concerns. Adhere to the requirements and standards of The Joint Commission, accrediting agencies, and all applicable AHS policies, code of conduct, rules, and regulations.
  • Work with hospital operations and nursing to implement new procedures, controls, and systems to promote quality, cost control, reimbursement functions, and standardization of products and equipment.
  • Provide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patients and family about the clinical status of each patient admitted through the ED.
  • Maintain good public relations on behalf of AHS and help achieve goals related to patient / employee / physician satisfaction in connection with delivering clinical services.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director and the Department Chair.
  • Qualifications

  • Required Education : Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
  • Minimum Experience : Completion of approved post-graduate residency training in Emergency Medicine from an accredited hospital or medical center.
  • Required Licenses / Certifications :
  • Board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
  • Board Certification (expected on the appropriate schedule)
  • Compliance with the Board mandated education and training to maintain State licensure and board certification.
  • Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
  • Pay Range : $174.75 - $185.26 per hour

    The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous, comprehensive benefits program.

    Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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