Emergency Medicine Physician – Rural Locums | Up to $240/Hour
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Job description
Position Overview
Experienced, board-certified physicians are invited to explore locum tenens Emergency Department coverage opportunities at two established rural community hospitals in Washington State.
This opportunity offers competitive compensation of $225–$240 per hour, flexible scheduling, and potential for recurring assignments. Physicians may pursue credentialing and privileges at both facilities through the same emergency medicine management group, subject to each hospital's approval.
Practice Environment
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Two established community hospital Emergency Departments.
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One lower-volume department with approximately 9,000 annual visits and an average of approximately 25 patient visits daily.
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A second community Emergency Department with somewhat higher annual volume.
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Broad range of emergency presentations.
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Opportunities for independent clinical decision-making.
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Potential to access additional shifts through dual-facility credentialing.
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Established emergency medicine management support.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Manage emergency presentations across a range of acuity levels.
- Assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
- Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
- Coordinate patient transfers to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Collaborate with nursing and other clinical personnel.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Exercise sound clinical judgment in a community hospital Emergency Department.
Qualifications
- MD or DO.
- Board certification required, subject to confirmation of eligible specialties by the facility.
- Previous Emergency Department experience.
- Active Washington medical license preferred; licensing requirements to be confirmed.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other certifications required by the facilities.
- Professional and malpractice history suitable for hospital credentialing.
- Ability to independently manage emergency presentations, critical stabilization, and transfer coordination.
- Ability to obtain medical staff privileges at the applicable facility or facilities.
Working Hours
- Flexible locum tenens scheduling based on facility needs.
- PRN and potential recurring monthly assignments.
- Opportunities to work at either or both hospitals, subject to credentialing and privileges.
- Additional shift flexibility may be available after approval at both locations.
- Specific open dates and shift lengths confirmed during screening.
Skills
Emergency Department Patient Care
Acute Care Management
Patient Stabilization
Emergency Procedures
Clinical Decision-Making
Transfer Coordination