Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine
Listed compensation
$85-$106/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Fountain Valley, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers
Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team
As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.
Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”
Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Seeking Emergency Department physician assistants and nurse practitioners for Part-time/ Full-time position.
- 2+ years of “Main Zone” ED experience, seeing ESI levels 2-5.
- Current National Certification, DEA and Current CA state license required.
Shifts are 10 hours, variety of shift times required including overnights. Shift differentials in place.
The Practice
- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center – Fountain Valley, California
- 170-bed facility and STEMI Receiving Center.
- 26-bed Emergency Department with an annual volume of 50,000.
- High acuity patients with a large number of geriatric patients.
- Good PA program and high customer satisfaction scores.
- Advanced providers manage all ED patients.
The Community
Fountain Valley, California, is a wonderful blend of suburban comfort, convenience, and natural beauty, making it an amazing place to work and call home
Located in the heart of Orange County, Fountain Valley offers a relaxed atmosphere while being close to major attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and beautiful beaches such as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.
Residents enjoy a high quality of life with parks, bike trails, and the scenic Mile Square Regional Park, perfect for outdoor activities.
The city is known for its excellent schools, low crime rate, and a strong sense of community.
With a mild Mediterranean climate, Fountain Valley enjoys sunny weather year-round, ideal for enjoying the outdoors.
Its prime location provides easy access to major freeways and the cultural, dining, and entertainment options of nearby cities like Irvine and Anaheim. Fountain Valley is a peaceful yet vibrant place to live and thrive.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior health plan options
- Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
- Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
- Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
- Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
Annual Cash Bonus
- Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
- Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
- Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
Full time rate incorporates benefits, blended rates and will vary on ED experience but range from $85 - $106 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced providers are responsible for managing all patients within the 26-bed Emergency Department at the medical center. They work as part of a full care team to provide high-quality clinical care to patients with varying acuity levels.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current National Certification, DEA registration, and a California state license. A minimum of 2 years of 'Main Zone' Emergency Department experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$199k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $179k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.2 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (pa) | ranked against 116 Emergency Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $177k–$220k | Emergency Medicine median $156k (middle half $150k–$183k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$179k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in California | 28 active | 124 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | California Physician Assistant listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment421 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 500 in the last 30 days | 435 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | +6.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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