Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California is recruiting Emergency Medicine physicians to join the busiest community emergency department in San Diego County — a high-acuity, technologically advanced facility seeing more than 110,000 patients annually. Designated as both a STEMI Center and a Stroke Center, this department operates at the leading edge of community emergency care, with a helipad receiving critical transfers from the surrounding rural region. Physicians here work in one of the most advanced emergency rooms in the nation, backed by strong leadership and flexible scheduling options.
Perks and Benefits
- Choice of W-2 employee or 1099 independent contractor engagement — flexibility to structure your practice as you prefer
- Professional liability insurance provided with tail coverage included
- Flexible scheduling with overlapping shift coverage to support work-life balance
- Strong physician leadership structure in place
Practice Highlights
- Busiest community emergency department in San Diego County — more than 110,000 patient visits per year
- 43 acute care beds running 24 hours a day; 21 additional minor care and observation beds open during high-volume hours
- County-designated STEMI Center with implemented cardiac protocols meeting county and national guidelines for acute MI management
- Certified Stroke Center with established protocols for expeditious diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients
- Active helipad receiving critical transfers — including snake envenomation, heat stroke, and STEMI — from rural catchment areas throughout the region
- One of the most technologically advanced emergency departments in the nation, reflecting significant capital investment by Sharp Grossmont Hospital in cutting-edge medical infrastructure
- Diverse patient population spanning urban, suburban, and rural referral catchment across San Diego County
- Overlapping shift coverage model reduces end-of-shift burden and supports safe patient handoffs
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of high-acuity community ED presentations, including cardiac emergencies, stroke, and trauma
About the Community
La Mesa is a vibrant city in the eastern San Diego metropolitan area, offering the lifestyle advantages of Southern California at a more accessible pace than downtown San Diego — just minutes away. Physicians relocating here enjoy year-round mild weather, world-class beaches, hiking in the Cuyamaca and Laguna mountains, a thriving dining and arts scene, and proximity to the US-Mexico border for cultural richness. San Diego County's highly regarded public and private school systems, low crime neighborhoods, and strong physician community make La Mesa an outstanding long-term destination for clinicians and their families.