<p>Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, CA is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to join its high-acuity emergency department — the only ED in both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties to hold the EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) designation. This 382-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility is the sole Level II Trauma Center in Eastern Ventura County, a dual-county certified STEMI center, and a certified Primary Stroke Center, making it one of the most comprehensively credentialed community hospitals in Southern California. The position offers independent contractor (1099) status within a collegial, residency-affiliated practice environment backed by a supportive medical director.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to over 300,000 CME hours through a dedicated clinician education institute</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and colleague referral program</li> <li>Leadership development and career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized emergency medicine organization</li> <li>Stability of a large, established emergency medicine practice group</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>382-bed acute care hospital fully accredited by the Joint Commission</li> <li>Only Level II Trauma Center in Eastern Ventura County — high-acuity trauma volume with full trauma team support</li> <li>Dual-county certified STEMI-designated heart attack center (Los Angeles and Ventura Counties) with rapid response protocols</li> <li>Certified Primary Stroke Center with dedicated stroke response pathways</li> <li>Only ED in both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties holding the EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) rating — full pediatric emergency capability</li> <li>24/7 OB/GYN hospitalist coverage for high-risk obstetrics and a Level III NICU on campus</li> <li>Medical staff of more than 600 physicians representing 50 specialties — robust subspecialty consultation available around the clock</li> <li>Active residency programs in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Anesthesiology — a genuine teaching environment</li> <li>Collegial practice environment with a supportive, accessible medical director</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and regional referral ED acuity, including Level II trauma, STEMI, stroke, and pediatric emergencies</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Thousand Oaks sits in the Conejo Valley at the border of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties — consistently ranked among the safest and most livable cities in California. The area offers a beautiful year-round Mediterranean climate, access to the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific coastline, top-rated public schools, and a lower cost of living relative to central Los Angeles — all while remaining within 35 miles of downtown LA and the broader Southern California metro. For physicians seeking suburban quality of life without sacrificing proximity to a world-class urban center, Thousand Oaks is a compelling landing point.</p>