Hourly Wage for Emergency Physician Salary in the United States

How much does an Emergency Physician make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Emergency Physician in the United States is $104 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $79 and $141. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Emergency Physician?

An Emergency Physician is a physician who works at an emergency department to care for ill patients. The Emergency Physician is a specialist in advanced cardiac life support (advanced life support in Europe), resuscitation, trauma care such as fractures and soft tissue injuries, and management of other life-threatening situations. In some European countries (e.g. Germany, Belgium, Poland, Austria and Denmark), emergency physicians/anaesthetists are also part of the emergency medical service and are dispatched together with EMTs and paramedics in cases of potentially life-threatening situatio...

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Emergency Physician

TheDocRecruiter - Hampton , VA

Emergency Medicine opening in Hampton, Virginia. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Emergency Physiciann An Old Soul and Youthful Enthusiasm Coastal Town The Community ...

DocCafe.com - 8 days ago

Emergency Medicine Physician

Ghost Inc - Hampton , VA

Emergency Medicine opening in Hampton, Virginia. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com ER Physician coverage: * 7:00am to 7:00pm - daily (12-hours tour)- 7 days per week * 7 ...

DocCafe.com - 15 days ago

Emergency Medicine Physician -Any state license accepted

MedCare Staffing, Inc. - Hampton , VA

Emergency Medicine opening in Hampton, Virginia. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Medcare Staffing is currently recruiting for the VA in Hampton, VA Emergency Medicine ...

DocCafe.com - 13 days ago

Emergency Medicine, Arlington, Virginia - Full-Time EM Nocturnist Physician

Alteon Health - Arlington , VA

Alteon Health seeks a Full-Time, W2, Nocturnist Emergency Medicine Physician to practice at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Candidate Qualifications * Virginia State License or ability to ...

PracticeMatch - 17 days ago

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

TheDocRecruiter - Hampton , VA

Emergency Medicine opening in Hampton, Virginia. This and other physician assistant jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com PA/NP - Emergency Medicine An Old Soul and Youthful Enthusiasm Coastal Town The ...

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Physician

Wellpath - Portsmouth , VA

Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred (Board Certification) Licenses/Certifications for Physician: * Current licensure as a Physician within ...

Wellpath - 62 days ago

What does an Emergency Physician do?

Emergency Physician

Selectee can expect to be scheduled irregularly for 12 hour shifts as needed during a 24 hour day period, over a 7 day week.

January 31, 2020

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.

April 06, 2020

Initiates consults as well as referrals after discharge from the Emergency Department, and prescribes medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy and VA formulary and State regulations.

April 07, 2020

Develop a care plan for patients according to the triage category and presenting condition, and the Medical Screening Exam with the patient and family.

April 11, 2020

Demonstrate and maintain a thorough knowledge of techniques of interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine, emergency medicine and disease states as they relate to the area of work.

April 18, 2020

Complete all medical record entries within a reasonable time after patient contact and comply with additional requirements related to documentation and coding, if any, as set forth by Contract Agreement and Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws.

April 21, 2020

Participates in the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive outcomes-based patient care plans based on patient assessments, scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines under the supervision of a physician.

April 23, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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104

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Includes base and short-term incentives

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Emergency Physician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Emergency Physician ranges from $79 to $141 with the average hourly pay of $104. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $79 to $141 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $104.

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