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Long Beach, California

Physician - Independent Contractor - Anesthesiology Pediatric Cardiac

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Job Description

Long Beach, CA – Seeking 1099 Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

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 890 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 Board Eligible/Certified Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology physicians.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital – Long Beach, California
  • Vituity’s physician partnership culture inspires clinician retention and engagement, and supports autonomy to make local decisions.
  • Equal distribution among all practicing physicians.
  • No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt.

The Community

Long Beach, California, is an exciting, diversified city that perfectly blends urban energy with coastal charm, making it an amazing city.

Located along the Pacific Ocean, it’s home to iconic landmarks like the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and Shoreline Village, offering endless opportunities for exploration.

Long Beach boasts a mild Mediterranean climate, with warm, sunny summers and cool, foggy winters, making it perfect for outdoor activities like beach days, sailing, and biking along scenic paths.

The city’s vibrant arts scene, mixed culinary offerings, and thriving downtown area provide a dynamic lifestyle.

With great schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, Long Beach appeals to professionals, families, and creatives.

Its proximity to Los Angeles, and natural attractions like Catalina Island, ensures that there’s always something to see and do, making Long Beach a unique and special place to call home.

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.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized pediatric cardiac anesthesiology care to patients at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology. A current California state medical license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient careBoard eligibility

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 43 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 12 employers

4
<$450k
5
$450k-525k
2
$550k
4
$600k-675k
1
$800k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
62%
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
23%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 717 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k
Typical market rent
$2,422/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 Independent Contractor
Physician ownership/partnership from day one
Equal distribution among all practicing physicians
No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt