Hospitalist Physician

Optum WA (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a growth-minded Internal Medicine physician to join their team in Everett, WA. This unique role involves dividing clinical time between inpatient hospitalist medicine and complex urgent care for seniors, focusing on medically complex patients. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to making healthcare better for everyone, supported by extensive clinical resources and a collaborative environment.Practice InfoThe hospitalist team is well supported and works closely with ICU, emergency department, specialty, and palliative care partners.The hospitalist team has strong ties to the Washington State University residency program, with residents rotating through the service.The Optum Advantage Clinic provides a high-touch alternative to the emergency department and hospitalization for eligible patients.The Optum Advantage Clinic is equipped to provide services such as IV diuresis, IV antibiotics, expedited virtual specialty consultation, imaging including X-ray and CT, and procedures.Residents in the Washington State University Internal Medicine residency program also rotate through the Optum Advantage Clinic.ResponsibilitiesProvide hospitalist care.Provide complex urgent care for seniors in the Optum Advantage Clinic.Provide high-acuity outpatient alternatives to hospitalization.Deliver intensive outpatient treatment when needed, with multiple visits over several hours in a single day.CompensationCompensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125 to $186.86 per hour.Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.BenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contributionShift & ScheduleThe schedule is thoughtfully integrated across these settings, creating variety in practice while supporting balance and flexibility.RequirementsUnrestricted Washington State medical license by employment dateCurrent Washington State DEA certificate by employment dateBoard eligible or board certified in Internal MedicineProficiency with electronic medical recordsStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred: Managed care experiencePreferred: One or more years of experience post-trainingPreferred: Experience caring for complex geriatric patients