LOCUM EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN NEEDED IN SEATTLE, WA

Job description

SPECIALTY: Emergency Medicine
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
START DATE: ASAP, upon credentialing
DURATION: Ongoing through 2027
EMR: Epic
SETTING: Hospital Emergency Departmentent

POSITION OVERVIEW

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia is seeking two Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Seattle, Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians interested in consistent, full-time locum coverage within an established hospital Emergency Department.

The ideal candidates will be comfortable working varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and select holidays, depending on departmental coverage needs.

Emergency/temporary privileges are available, allowing qualified physicians to begin as soon as credentialing is completed.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Two full-time locum opportunities available

ASAP start upon credentialing

Ongoing coverage through 2027

Emergency/temporary privileges available

Consistent full-time scheduling opportunities

Flexible coverage arrangements for qualified physicians

Epic electronic medical record

Collaborative Emergency Department team

Primarily medical cases with low trauma and medium-to-high patient acuity

SCHEDULE & COVERAGE

The facility is seeking physicians available for consistent, ongoing coverage.

Available shift options include:

Morning: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Midday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Evening: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Night: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM or 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM, depending on coverage needs

Weekend shift times may vary.

Scheduling expectations:

Full-time availability preferred

Ideally, approximately 15 shifts per month

Some weekend and holiday coverage required

Physicians must be flexible to work varied shifts based on departmental needs

Ongoing coverage opportunities throughout 2027

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The physician will provide comprehensive emergency medical care, including:

Evaluating and treating patients presenting with a broad range of emergency conditions

Developing appropriate treatment and disposition plans

Managing medical emergencies and patients with varying levels of acuity

Collaborating with attending physicians and multidisciplinary care teams

Coordinating with consultants, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals

Ensuring effective patient handoffs and continuity of care

Participating in quality improvement initiatives to support patient safety and clinical outcomes

CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT

Hospital-based Emergency Department

Approximately 8–14 patients and admissions per day, as reported by the facility

Primarily medical cases

Low trauma volume

Medium-to-high patient acuity

Epic EMR

Dedicated nursing support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)

Active Washington medical license

Emergency Medicine residency training required

Emergency Medicine fellowship/training requirements must be met

Minimum of two years of Emergency Medicine experience

Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications

Active DEA registration

Clean professional background and malpractice history

No adverse actions on medical license

CREDENTIALING

Emergency/temporary privileges available

Start date as soon as credentialing is completed

Active Washington medical license required

IMLC licenses are not accepted for this opportunity