Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Downey, CA

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Urgent Care Physician

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Our group provides services in **Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, OB-GYN, and Urgent Care**, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, prevention, and compassionate care....

Emergency Medicine Physician Job at Vituity in Anaheim, CA

  • Anaheim, CA (11 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (11 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Anaheim, CA - Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact Vituity's ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system...

Supervising Physician - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

  • Placentia, CA (16 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Placentia, CA (16 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Physician: Board certified (MD/DO) in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine, and a valid state license. Requirements: Valid, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses....

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • La Palma, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Palma, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 2 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Staff Physician, Urgent Care

  • South Gate, CA (3 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Gate, CA (3 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview A Staff Physician in Urgent Care provides medical care to patients in an urgent care facility, offering immediate treatment for various non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses....

Emergency Medicine Physician Is Wanted for Locums Assistance in California

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Interested? Give Weatherby a call today and speak with one of our specialty-specific consultants for available dates and details. Must have active state license BC or BE required Nights, Swings...

Urgent Care Physician. Job in Diamond Bar Gr8Jobs

  • Diamond Bar, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 15 days ago

This fellowship is a collaboration between Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, the Family Medicine Residency Program, the Department of Emergency Medicine, Vituity, and the Urgent Care Association...

Physician / Urgent Care / California / Locum Tenens / California Locum Urgent Care Medicine - Novemb. Job in Los Angeles (Downtown) Gr8Jobs

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 16 days ago

2 Urgent Care Locum Job California November Start - OngoingThe 2 Urgent Care locum tenens opportunity in CaliforniaNew Job Details Location: Culver City and Beverly HillsDuration: November MarchReason...

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Is Needed in CA JOB-3034589

  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Is Needed in CA JOB-3034589 CompHealth Facebook Details Posted: 25-Mar-25 Location: Santa Ana, California Type: Locum Tenens Categories: Physicians/Surgeons...

Urgent Care Physician

  • El Monte, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • El Monte, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 18 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Urgent Care Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Physician / Emergency Medicine / California / Locum tenens / Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physici. Job in Santa Ana Gr8Jobs

  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings....

Emergency Medicine Physician - Beverly Hills

  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 19 days ago

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Physician Urgent Care Medical Director

  • Compton, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Compton, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Clinic is Located in the Rancho Dominguez Area Urgent Care Medical Director M-F 8am-5pm Relocation Sign-on Bonus Generous Bonus Structure Center Medical Director Stipend The Center Medical Director...

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Is Needed in CA

  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (20 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Quick Facts Must have active state license BC or BE required 12-hour shifts Credentialing needed DEA needed Description Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far...

Urgent Care Physician

  • Manhattan Beach, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Full time position New grads wee to Very Desirable Area Will cover Manhattan Beach and Torrance Urgent Care Family Medicine Physician Has to befortable seeing pediatric patients 14-15 12-hour shifts...

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Downey, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Downey, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.6%
Master's Degree
32.3%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.0%
Associate's Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%
Some College
0.1%



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