Hospital-employed
Emergency Physician — Freestanding ED
Sunbelt Health System· Sunbelt Express ER (freestanding), Tampa, FL
$210–$240/hr
- Lower acuity, predictable pace
- Minimal nights
- Board-eligible welcome
About the role
Lower-acuity freestanding ED with predictable volume and minimal overnight burden. Great for lifestyle-focused physicians who want a calmer pace.
The department
Acuity
Lower acuity / freestanding
Annual volume
18,000 visits
Pediatrics
Some peds
Setting
Suburban
Schedule
Shifts / month
13
Shift length
12 hours
Nights
Minimal nights
Compensation
Model
Hourly
Pay
$210–$240/hr
Partnership track
No
Generous CMEOccurrence malpracticeReal PTOHealth / dental / vision
Pay vs. market
Below the regional median$225
$200/hrmedian $250$320/hr
Estimated Southeast EM hourly range, based on public compensation surveys. Directional only — actual pay varies by group, volume, and shift mix.
Requirements
Degree
MD or DO
Boards
Board eligible OK
Bedside ultrasound
About Sunbelt Health System
A nonprofit hospital system across the Southeast hiring W-2 emergency physicians directly — no staffing middleman.