A full-time Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Pleasanton, California — a highly desirable East Bay community in the San Francisco Bay Area. This travel/regional position offers guaranteed hours, flexible scheduling, and a collegial group practice environment backed by a national organization that is both the insuring entity and the operational manager of the site. For physicians seeking the pay and variety of locum tenens work with the stability and continuity of a permanent placement, this role is a compelling alternative.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed hours for full-time engagement — consistent, predictable income without the gaps of traditional locum tenens
- Competitive compensation comparable to locum tenens market rates
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to over 300,000 CME hours through an in-house continuing medical education platform
- Flexible scheduling designed to support meaningful work-life balance
- Comprehensive well-being concierge program including the Grokker App, covering fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep, and financial wellness — extended to two additional family members or friends
- Supportive medical director and established group infrastructure at the site level
Practice Highlights
- Full-time emergency medicine position with guaranteed shift availability
- Collegial practice environment with an engaged, supportive medical director on-site
- Backed by a national organization that holds both operational responsibility and professional liability for the facility — a meaningful distinction from standard locum arrangements
- Flexible scheduling structure accommodates physicians who value autonomy over their calendar
- Travel physician model provides exposure to a well-established Bay Area emergency department without the instability of agency-based locum work
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity
About the Community
Pleasanton is a thriving, family-friendly city in Alameda County situated in the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 35 miles east of San Francisco and 25 miles southeast of Oakland. The city consistently ranks among the most livable communities in California, offering top-rated public schools, a charming historic downtown, and easy access to wine country in the Livermore Valley. Outdoor recreation abounds via the nearby East Bay Regional Parks, Mount Diablo State Park, and the Tri-Valley trail network, while proximity to major Bay Area employment and cultural centers makes Pleasanton an exceptional place to build a long-term life.