This is a nocturnist Emergency Medicine opportunity in Surprise, Arizona — a fast-growing West Valley community in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The role is structured as an independent contractor engagement with competitive overall compensation, paid tail coverage, and the infrastructure of a nationally established emergency medicine organization behind you. If you are an EM physician who prefers consistent overnight shifts, values professional development pathways, and wants to practice in a high-growth Sun Belt market, this position is worth a close look.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive overall compensation package structured as independent contractor (1099) status
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to national clinician wellness programs and peer referral support networks
- Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization, providing peer-protected case review and quality improvement resources
- Comprehensive professional development through a dedicated institute, including LEADership Fundamentals, LEAD, and Coach Development Academy programs
- Leadership training track available for clinicians seeking administrative or operational growth
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated nocturnist schedule — consistent overnight shifts designed for physicians who prefer nights
- Practice supported by a national emergency medicine network with 40-plus years of operational experience in community and hospital-based EM
- Access to a broad national network of emergency medicine specialists for clinical consultation and peer collaboration
- Integration into a structured patient safety and quality improvement framework at the national level
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Arizona medical license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain licensure in Arizona
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity across all age groups
- Willingness to commit to a consistent nocturnist schedule
About the Community
Surprise is one of the Phoenix metro's most dynamic and rapidly expanding West Valley cities, offering new residential development, highly rated public schools, and a lower cost of living relative to central Phoenix and Scottsdale. The area provides easy access to world-class golf, hiking in the White Tank Mountains, spring training baseball, and the full cultural and dining amenities of the greater Phoenix region. Physicians relocating to Surprise benefit from a warm climate, strong community infrastructure, and proximity to Sky Harbor International Airport — making it an attractive destination for those seeking suburban quality of life without sacrificing urban convenience.