Emergency Medicine

EM Physician Needed - Rural WA - Up to 285/hr - LOW Patient Volume - Emergency Privileging

Job description

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – Rural WA Hospital
Location: Washington (Rural Setting)
Start Date: December 2025 / January 2026
Contract Length: 3–6 Months

Opportunity Overview:
We are seeking a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for a 3–6 month locum assignment at a rural hospital in Washington State. This is a great opportunity for physicians who are comfortable working independently in a low-volume, high-autonomy environment.

Position Details:
Shifts: 16-hour shifts

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM or

2:00 PM – 6:00 AM (exact schedule dependent on client needs)

Patient Volume: 1–6 patients per 24-hour period

Patient Population: Pediatric through Geriatric

Support: No APP support

Other Duties:

No rounding required

Sole provider coverage

Requirements:
Board Certification: Required

Licensure: Active Washington State medical license

Certifications:

ACLS and BLS required

ATLS required

PALS preferred

Background: Must have clean background for credentialing

Why This Role?
Flexible December/January start

Low patient volume with high-impact care

Work in a tight-knit, rural community hospital


Additional Notes:

Locum tenens positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities.
These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing providers to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload.
With Aya Locums, you get:

Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
Dedicated application and assignment support.
In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
Travel and lodging coverage.
Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.

  • 3-6 months
  • Call optional

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