A traveling Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available across facilities in and around Pleasanton, California — a high-quality-of-life East Bay community positioned between San Francisco and the Central Valley. This locum/traveling role is backed by one of the largest emergency medicine practice organizations in the country, offering clinicians the flexibility of variable-site coverage with the infrastructure, risk management, and professional development resources of a nationally scaled group. The position is well-suited for an EM physician who values schedule flexibility, clinical variety across facility types, and a strong institutional support network.
Perks and Benefits
- Access to continuing medical education (CME) resources and professional development tools
- Clinician wellness program providing mental health and well-being support
- Clinician referral program with associated incentives
- Membership in a National Patient Safety Organization, providing peer-review protections and quality improvement infrastructure
- Leadership and career growth pathways within a large, established emergency medicine organization
- Institutional stability and backing of a nationally recognized industry leader in emergency medicine staffing and management
Practice Highlights
- Traveling/variable-site emergency medicine coverage in the Pleasanton, CA area
- Practice supported by a national patient safety organization framework, emphasizing evidence-based protocols and quality benchmarks
- Access to a broad network of emergency medicine colleagues across multiple facilities and regions
- Professional development infrastructure including educational resources relevant to community and acute-care emergency practice
- Opportunity to engage in leadership initiatives and organizational growth at the site or regional level
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community and acute-care emergency department acuity
About the Community
Pleasanton is a thriving East Bay city in Alameda County, consistently ranked among the most livable communities in California, offering top-rated public schools, low crime, and a charming downtown with a strong local economy. The city sits at the crossroads of Interstate 580 and 680, placing it within 35–40 miles of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose — giving physicians easy access to world-class dining, culture, and international airports while enjoying a quieter suburban pace. The Tri-Valley region offers abundant outdoor recreation including the nearby Livermore wine country, Mount Diablo State Park, and the Ohlone Regional Wilderness, making it an exceptional base for clinicians who want California lifestyle without the density and cost of the urban core.