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Emergency Medicine Physician
nnnOakland, CA
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nnHighland General Hospital
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nnHGH ER Providers
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nnFull Time - Varies
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nnPhysicians & Dentists
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nn$174.75 - $185.26
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nnReq #:
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nnFTE:1
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nnPosted:August 19, 2026
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n nSummary
nAlameda Health System (AHS) is seeking Full-Time and Services-As-Needed Emergency Medicine Physicians to staff San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals in the Division of Community Emergency Medicine.
nAHS is an integrated public health system spanning 5 facilities, 4 ambulatory sites and 800 beds providing primary, specialty, Stroke, STEMI, and Level 1 Trauma in addition to supporting several residency programs. Our safety net system is dedicated to serving our surrounding communities with safe, equitable, and high-quality care guided by the AHS mission of Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All.
nThe Division of Community Medicine team works with nurses, specialists, and support staff to provide excellent care to the East Bay's highly diverse patient community. The Division of Community Emergency Medicine is part of the Highland Hospital-based Department of Emergency Medicine.
nAs a Community Emergency Medicine Physician, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to critical services for our patients and their families. If you are a compassionate physician who is eager to practice medicine in a collaborative, supportive setting while providing healthcare services for vulnerable populations, you will be at home at AHS.
nFor more information please contact:
nnnSammy Hodroge MD – Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals (shodroge @alamedahealthsystem.org)
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nnJorge Aceves MD – Associate Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals ( (email protected) )
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nnEvan Rusoja MD PhD – Chief, Division of Community Emergency Medicine ( (email protected) )
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n nThis position is right for you if you are:
nnnMission-driven: Committed to access, equity, and justice in providing excellent health care to the community of patients that AHS serves.
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nnFlexible: Embraces change, welcomes feedback, and engages in critical thinking.
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nnLifelong learning: Humble and curious, continuously developing as a clinician.
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n nJob Summary
nEmergency Medicine physicians are responsible for providing expert, safe, efficient, patient-centered, and cost-effective care within the Emergency Department and responding to in-house emergencies at the Hospital. Their role includes triaging, taking patient histories and physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests, correlating subjective and objective data, diagnosing, and writing orders for all patients who present to the Department. This position reports directly to the Medical Directors and Division Chief of Community Emergency Medicine, under the overall leadership of the Chair of the Emergency Medicine Department.
nJob Responsibilities:
nnnProvide medical services to all patients assigned to the ED physician.
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nnConsult with medical staff members about issues concerning appropriate medical services for such patients.
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nnConsult and cooperate with the clinical departments to facilitate patient care.
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nnRefer patients for specialty care when medically necessary.
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nnUse currently accepted methods and practices of medicine, adhere to applicable standards of care, medical ethics, policies and protocols, and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
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nnOn a case-by-case basis, take all necessary actions to ensure the appropriate transfer of patients to or from medical facilities to access to skilled medical care.
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nnPromote and maintain positive working relationships between medical staff and employees.
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nnHelp the hospital achieve goals related to patient, employee, and physician satisfaction in connection with the delivery of services.
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nnWork with the quality manager to improve clinical outcomes, the quality of patient care and the efficient use of physician and hospital resources.
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nnProvide appropriate medical assessment, treatment and timely discharge of patients admitted for observation.
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nnCommunicate any material concerns about quality of care, delay in delivery of medical services, or any patient concerns. Adhere to the requirements and standards of The Joint Commission, accrediting agencies, and all applicable AHS policies, code of conduct, rules, and regulations.
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nnWork with hospital operations and nursing to implement new procedures, controls, and systems to promote quality, cost control, reimbursement functions, and standardization of products and equipment.
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nnProvide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patients and family about the clinical status of each patient admitted through the ED.
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nnMaintain good public relations on behalf of AHS and help achieve goals related to patient/employee/physician satisfaction in connection with delivering clinical services.
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nnPerform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director and the Department Chair.
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n nQualifications
nnnRequired Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
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nnMinimum Experience: Completion of approved post-graduate residency training in Emergency Medicine from an accredited hospital or medical center.
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nnRequired Licenses/Certifications:
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nnBoard eligibility in Emergency Medicine
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nnBoard Certification (expected on the appropriate schedule)
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nnCompliance with the Board mandated education and training to maintain State licensure and board certification.
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nnPossession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
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n nPay Range: $174.75 - $185.26 per hour
nThe pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous, comprehensive benefits program.
nAlameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
Worksite address
oakland, CA, 94616, US
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