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ABRAZO SURPRISE HOSPITAL - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency Medicine Top 25% in Emergency MedicineNo callContract

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time nocturnist emergency medicine physician to

join our team at Abrazo Surprise Hospital, a modern micro-hospital in Surprise,

Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians who prefer overnight

shifts in a lower-volume, lower-acuity emergency department with strong clinical

support and a manageable pace.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide emergency medical care during overnight shifts (6pm - 6am)

* Evaluate, stabilize, and manage patients presenting to the ED

* Coordinate transfers for higher-acuity patients to Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

* Collaborate with APC staff and hospital medicine teams

* Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a community-based setting

Opportunity Overview

* Full-time nocturnist schedule with consistent overnight coverage

* 14,000 annual ED visits with low-to-moderate acuity

* 12 ED beds in a micro-hospital environment

* 7% admission rate; focus on efficient, streamlined care

* APC support during peak hours

* Backed by TeamHealth's national network and clinical resources

* Cerner EMR system

Qualifications

* Board certified/board eligible in: emergency medicine or family

medicine/internal medicine with significant EM experience

* Comfortable working independently in an overnight setting

* Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

Why Join TeamHealth?

* Predictable overnight schedule for work-life balance

* Lower patient volume compared to traditional EDs

* Supportive practice environment with access to nationwide resources

* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing community

Join a team that values clinical excellence, physician support, and a

sustainable work environment. Apply now to learn more about this nocturnist

opportunity!

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City Caption

Surprise, Arizona

City Description

  • The sprawling suburban city of Surprise is located in the northwest Phoenix
  • Metropolitan area, just 45 minutes from Downtown Phoenix and the Sky Harbor
  • International Airport. Residents and visitors enjoy the small-town feel with

big-city amenities that only Surprise can offer. From community celebrations,

art galleries and cultural experiences, to regional festivals, our

multi-generational city has something for everyone. Surprise is home to the

Southwest's largest tennis and racquet complex, professionally designed golf

courses, an urban fishing lake and aquatic centers. Surprise is bounded by the

expansive White Tank Mountain range to the west and the beautiful Sonoran Desert

and Lake Pleasant Regional Park to the north. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy

that hiking, fishing and camping are within a 20-minute drive when living in

Surprise.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive overall compensation package, independent contractor status
  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Stability and support from a respected industry leader with a 40-year track
  • Access to a national network of emergency medicine experts, clinician wellness
  • Membership in TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
  • Comprehensive professional development and leadership training through the

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient stabilizationNocturnist careTriageAcute care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ABRAZO SURPRISE HOSPITAL - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN at Team Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Emergency Medicine — ranked against 696 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 38 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 82% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 11 employers

3
<$305k
3
$305k-350k
12
$350k
2
$395k-440k
3
$440k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
18%
CME allowance
18%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Vituity · Sacramento, California

$275k-$900k
#2

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$275k-$900k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine

  • No call

Living in Surprise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$1,947/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Team Health

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Professional Liability Insurance with Tail
Clinician Wellness Programs
Referral Programs
Patient Safety Organization Membership
Leadership Training through TeamHealth Institute