Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine - Imperial Valley Healthcare District
About the Role
Join Vituity, a 100% physician-owned partnership led by frontline physicians, offering autonomy, local control, and a national support system. As an equal and valued partner from day one, you’ll benefit from financial transparency, profit distribution, and career development opportunities. This opportunity is ideal for emergency medicine physicians seeking to moonlight, with eligibility for those in their 3rd year of a 3-year program or 4th year of a 4-year program. A current California state license is a plus.
The Practice
- Location: Imperial Valley Healthcare District – Brawley, California
- 107-bed facility with a 26-bed Emergency Department
- Annual volume of 48,000 patients with a 9% admit rate
- Physicians typically reside in the coastal San Diego region and commute to this rural community
- Block scheduling and on-campus housing available
- Diverse patient mix in a rural medicine setting
The Community
Brawley, California, is a vibrant city in the Imperial Valley, offering a blend of rural charm and outdoor adventure. Known for its agricultural roots, the area features desert landscapes, the Salton Sea, and activities like hiking, boating, and birdwatching. The city hosts the Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo, celebrating its Western heritage. With warm summers and mild winters, Brawley provides a peaceful, tight-knit community with affordable housing and proximity to larger cities like El Centro and San Diego.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan options, including dental, vision, HSA, life, and AD&D coverage
- Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure for high tax deductions
- Extraordinary 401K plan with high tax reduction and accelerated balance growth
- Eligibility for annual profit distribution/yearly cash bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and travel assistance
- Student loan refinancing discounts
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving lives
Pay
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked. Physicians participate in Vituity’s partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation, including partnership income, varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.