TEXAS  Major Metro Area                                                               $$ Unlimited

A very rare recruitment effort by this elite group has been generated by the unexpected, recent addition of a seventh site, creating the need to add three exceptional board certified/prepared emergency physicians who bring strong experience and residency training as well as a contributory attitude to their group.  Serving a growing, ground breaking and award-winning healthcare system, this very stable group of emergency physicians has been in place since 1978, and carries the distinction of being the first all EM-residency trained peer group in the state.  Their selection process is rigorous and targeted toward only those physicians who provide high level clinical and interpersonal skills as well as a proven track record for committee and department participation plus a commitment to patient satisfaction, all on a long-term basis.  Those fortunate few who qualify will be given the opportunity to achieve equal equity ownership of one of the most successful groups in the specialty.  The main facility where the new physicians will work is a 58K/ level 3 trauma center that is bright, spacious, pleasant and fully computerized with EMRs.  The ED enjoys 24/7 radiologist coverage and full specialty back-up coming from within the hospital system.  The group staffs additional sites within the hospital system that include a brand new suburban community hospital, a wonderful free-standing ED in an affluent community, a combination of community and urban sites and an award-winning children’s hospital with a full pediatric emergency department staffed by all PED-EM board certified physicians who also are part of the group.

Incoming physicians will be assigned to the main site where they will be primary ED staff, though they are welcome to pick-up extra shifts at other sites if desired.  Shifts run 8, 10 and 12 hours and full time is 144 hours per month.  All physicians are scheduled with total shift equity on a template system, then they are free to make trades as desired. A full fast track is in place and staffed by mid-level providers who work for the group.  The facility is a designated stroke and chest pain center and has ultrasound in the ED with certification capability.  EPs don’t leave the department or write admit orders.  Transfers within the system are accomplished with ease and there is little holding.  Several of their physicians are involved with one of the many EMS programs in the region including both air and ground transport.  Any interest in EMS can easily become involvement.  The health care system’s medical staff value the ED group as an integral part of their community and consults are managed without difficulty.  Administrative support is incomparable and the group is in the top 5% Health Grades for emergency medicine in the country.  This is simply one of the highest-level practice environments in the country, with a totally democratic group.

Incoming, recently-graduated physicians are employees for 3,456 hours (average 2 years at 144 hours per month) and then become equal equity shareholders with a $1,000 purchase of share holder status.  There is no buy-in as the first two years are considered earned-equity.  As employees, physicians earn a base salary of $216,000 and a 401K match of $11K as well as malpractice and tail and CME expenses.  Those physicians with EM boards and 5+ years experience will be paid at partnership levels from day one, earning $200 an hour plus on an RVU basis.  Instead of losing income with sweat-equity the first two years, they will do a buy-in with tax free dollars over a 6-year period, preventing a loss of income as new physicians.  Extra shifts (over 144 a month) are reimbursed at $125 per hour.  Incoming physicians will be reimbursed for moving expenses to a cap of $5K.  Once shareholder status is achieved, reimbursement is earned 70% RVUs, 20% committees and citizenship and 10% risk-prevention participation.  Shareholder incomes range from $350K to half a million a year, depending upon hours worked and RVUs.  The group strives to retain a total democratic environment, with a representative for every four of their 64 physicians.   Physician retention levels in this group are outstanding not only due to the great practice elements but to the wonderful lifestyle they enjoy in a beautiful metro area known for its low cost of living, extensive cultural and entertainment venues and strong education opportunities. 

2011 graduates will now be considered for this opportunity.  A sign-on bonus is also negotiable.  Emergency medicine residency training, a minimum of two years stable experience and exemplary references are required.  For further information on this extraordinary opportunity, please contact:

Barb Katz, The Katz Company EMC, Inc., Phoenix, AZ (602) 687-7903/7904 fax  katzco@cox.net