Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-134243
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Travel
• Location: Sunnyside, Washington
• Coverage Period: Aug 28, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Hours Per Shift: 12
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 49
• Case Mix: Low Acuity, 5% Admission Rate
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: No

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 8
• Trauma Level: N/A
• EMR System: Allscripts Paragon
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, Technicians

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Airway management and intubation
• Central and peripheral line placement
• Chest tube insertion and thoracentesis
• Lumbar puncture
• Wound management and suturing
• Procedural sedation
• Orthopedic fracture and dislocation reductions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine (ABMS/AOA)
• Licenses: Active WA License
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with WA address, Schedules II-V
• Certifications: ATLS, BLS, PALS (ACLS required if non-EM boarded)
• Experience: Prior EM experience required; active ED practice within past 12 months or recent residency graduate
• Other Qualifications: CME documentation, Case Logs (past 24 months), Immunizations (Tdap, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Flu, COVID)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with a wide range of low-to-moderate acuity conditions in a critical access hospital setting.
• Independently manage emergency presentations and perform all DOP-listed procedures, including airway management, central line placement, and wound repair.
• Work collaboratively as a team leader in an 8-bed ED, coordinating with nursing, support staff, and on-call specialists to ensure efficient patient care.
• Utilize Allscripts Paragon EMR for accurate clinical documentation, order entry, and compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Maintain active licensure, board certification, and required certifications (ATLS, BLS, PALS) while participating in ongoing credentialing and quality assurance activities.