MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$225-$230/hr
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Looking to expand your emergency medicine career in western New York? Join our
team at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, New York! This emergency department is the
flagship hospital of the Catholic Health System (CHS) in Buffalo, New York. It
features 34 private treatment rooms, 3 airborne isolation rooms, 2 resuscitation
rooms, a 24/7 radiology suite and digital x-ray capabilities in the emergency
department, bedside sonograms (Sonosite), and Epic EMR. The ED sees an annual
patient volume of 53,000, and we provide both physician and APC coverage.
We offer a competitive rate, flexible scheduling, extensive CME opportunities,
and leadership development for interested candidates. Qualified applicants
should be board certified or board eligible in EM or be ABFM-certified with
extensive emergency medicine experience. Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS
certifications are also required. Sign-on bonuses are available for full-time
contracts! Apply today to join our premier team.
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $225 to $230
hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives.
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City Caption
More than just wings!
City Description
Buffalo, New York, is located in western New York on the eastern shores of Lake
Erie and is the second most populous city in the state. Buffalo is a city rich
with culture and history. The entertainment scene includes fine collections of
modern and contemporary art, an award-winning philharmonic orchestra,
professional sporting events, incredible outdoor activities, and festivals like
the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Get ready for architectural masterpieces by
Frank Lloyd Wright and others, world class modern art at the Albright-Knox Art
Gallery, and countless festivals and events, because Buffalo is alive with
things to do and discover! If shopping is your thing, you'll find everything
from hip boutiques in Buffalo's trendy Elmwood Village neighborhood to major
department stores at a number of local shopping centers and malls, including the
Walden Galleria. If you want fine-dining, Buffalo offers a diverse and
sophisticated culinary scene. As an "All American City," a gateway to one of the
Seven Wonders of the Natural World, and a center of commercial development and
cultural activity, Buffalo inspires. And with a new master plan for schools, a
newly designed award-winning airport, and innovative efforts to bring the
region's economy to a new level, Buffalo moves.
Facility Caption
One of the largest hospitals in western New York
Facility Description
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, a 473-bed facility, is one of the largest hospitals
in western New York with the region's busiest emergency department. Accredited
by the Joint Commission, Mercy Hospital meets the highest quality and safety
standards in the field to provide a comprehensive continuum of services. Mercy
Hospital of Buffalo is a part of Catholic Health, a non-profit healthcare system
focused on compassion and using the latest technology to provide award-winning
care to western New York.
Job Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Independent contractor status
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program
Key Responsibilities
The staff physician will provide emergency medical care to patients in a high-volume department at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Responsibilities include managing patient treatment, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, and collaborating with a team of physicians and APCs.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine or ABFM-certified with extensive emergency experience. Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications are mandatory for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
In New York, the Emergency Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$353k (18 salary observations; 45 listings), vs ~$305k nationally (195 salary observations; 1,392 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$473k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $439k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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