<p>Banner Goldfield Medical Center in Apache Junction, Arizona is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join an established, physician-led team at a community-focused 20-bed hospital serving the Apache Junction and Gold Canyon communities. The department runs a manageable 19-bed ED with approximately 20,000 annual visits, APP support during peak daytime hours, and the backing of Banner's iCare remote monitoring infrastructure — a setup that rewards clinicians who thrive in community medicine with strong institutional support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage (W-2 benefit package)</li> <li>Physician-led group structure with an established team</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling that adjusts to seasonal volume fluctuations, including late-arrival and early-release options</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>19-bed emergency department within a 20-bed acute care hospital (10 inpatient beds: med/surg and progressive care unit)</li> <li>Approximately 20,000 annual ED visits — winter peak averages 65 patients/day (January–March); summer averages 45 patients/day (June–August)</li> <li>Single-physician provider coverage model per shift</li> <li>Advanced Practice Provider coverage 11 a.m.–8 p.m. daily; APP shift times flex to accommodate winter volume surges</li> <li>Shift scheduling includes flexing options (late arrival / early release) tied to census</li> <li>On-site imaging: CT and X-ray with radiology reads; ultrasound available on-call at night; no MRI on site</li> <li>No ICU beds — critical patients are stabilized and transferred; appropriate acuity for a community ED setting</li> <li>Banner iCare remote monitoring: 24-hour physician and nurse oversight via closed-circuit camera technology covering both the ED and med/surg unit, providing an additional layer of patient safety support</li> <li>Full hospital service lines on campus: emergency services, medical/surgical care, progressive care, surgery, imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory</li> <li>Serves the communities of Apache Junction and Gold Canyon in the northeast Phoenix metro region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM required</li> <li>Emergency Medicine residency training required</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with full-spectrum community ED acuity, including stabilization and transfer of higher-acuity patients</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Apache Junction sits at the base of the Superstition Mountains in the northeast Phoenix metropolitan area — a setting that offers immediate access to hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and bird watching in the Sonoran Desert. The town carries a close-knit, small-community character while remaining within easy reach of the full amenities of the greater Phoenix metro, including major airports, professional sports, and a robust dining and cultural scene. Cost of living is favorable relative to central Phoenix, and Arizona's year-round sunshine and outdoor lifestyle make it a compelling destination for physicians seeking an active life outside the hospital.</p>