Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Kennewick, WA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Kennewick, WA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 9 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team in a well-supported Level III Trauma Center serving the Kennewick and greater Tri-Cities region. We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a dynamic, fast-paced emergency department.

Schedule : 9-hour shifts: 5:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Position Overview:

• Team Structure: 6+ EM Physicians and 7.5+ EM APPs
• Coverage Model: 27 hours/day of physician coverage, 22 hours/day of Advanced Practice Provider coverage
• Level III Trauma Center, Annual ED Volume: 24,440
• 21-bed Emergency Department, 6 Fast Track beds, 14 ICU beds
• Admission Rate: 10.8%
• Transfer Rate: 1.5%

Imaging & Diagnostics: CT in-house , Ultrasound available , MRI on-call overnight , Bedside ultrasound utilized by all EM physicians

• Specialty Support Services: Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, and Podiatry

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation: 1099 rate of $315 per hour . Paid malpractice coverage including tail coverage

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care across a broad range of acute presentations.
• Respond to all floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and initiate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Utilize bedside ultrasound in alignment with department standards.
• Collaborate with EM APPs, hospitalists, specialists, and nursing staff to optimize patient flow and clinical outcomes.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine–accredited residency program preferred.
• ABEM or AOBEM board-certified/board-eligible required.
• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians with substantial emergency medicine experience will be considered.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS & ATLS
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.