Capstone Recruiting Advisors recruits permanent emergency physicians — board-certified EM, pediatric EM, EM medical directors and experienced EM APPs — for independent, physician-owned EM groups, multispecialty groups, PE-backed platforms, freestanding EDs and hospitals. A partner runs every search.
The emergency medicine market
- Residency interest has rebounded: the 2025 Match filled 3,003 of 3,068 EM positions (97.9%), up from 81.8% in 2023 (ACEP).
- Emergency physicians still leave ED practice every year: annual attrition ran 3.1% to 6.6% from 2013 to 2021 (Annals of Emergency Medicine).
Who we recruit for: independent, physician-owned EM groups, including partnership tracks · multispecialty groups · PE-backed emergency medicine platforms · freestanding EDs and urgent care · hospitals and health systems · academic programs.
How we search: we learn your volume, acuity, shift length and count, APP coverage, ownership model and the pace of the department, then reach emergency physicians who want that environment. When candidates have options, fit is what keeps a hire, so we screen for it closely.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit for physician-owned EM groups?
Yes, including partnership-track roles in independent groups.
Do you recruit EM medical directors?
Yes, alongside staff emergency physicians, pediatric EM physicians and experienced EM APPs.
Do you provide locum tenens coverage?
No. Capstone focuses on permanent placement.
Related: Search emergency medicine roles on Health-Gigs · How we work