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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Seattle, WA
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Seattle, WA Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

Emergency Medicine | 2 Full-Time Openings | 8–14 Patients Daily | Ongoing Through 2027

Rhino Medical is leading the charge in seeking Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for two full-time locum tenens opportunities in Seattle, Washington . These positions offer ongoing coverage at an established urban hospital, with an immediate need for experienced physicians who can provide consistent scheduling flexibility and high-quality emergency care.

This opportunity combines a manageable reported patient volume of approximately 8–14 patients per day with predominantly medical presentations, low trauma volume, and medium-to-high clinical acuity. Physicians will practice in a collaborative, hospital-based Emergency Department with dedicated nursing support, Epic EMR, and access to multidisciplinary clinical resources.

With coverage anticipated throughout 2027, this assignment is particularly attractive for Emergency Medicine physicians seeking a substantial, long-term locum tenens commitment rather than occasional PRN shifts.

Opportunity Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
• Assignment: Full-Time Locum Tenens
• Openings: 2
• Start Date: ASAP, upon credentialing
• Duration: Ongoing through 2027
• Setting: Hospital-Based Emergency Department
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8–14 patients per day, as reported by the facility
• Case Mix: Predominantly medical presentations
• Acuity: Medium to high
• Trauma Volume: Low
• EMR: Epic
• Clinical Support: Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary hospital teams
• Credentialing: Emergency/temporary privileges available for qualified physicians

Schedule & Coverage

• Full-time coverage with approximately 15 shifts per month preferred
• Day, evening, and overnight shifts based on departmental needs
• Shift lengths generally ranging from 8–9 hours
• Weekday and weekend availability required
• Some holiday coverage anticipated
• Flexibility to accommodate changing shift needs throughout 2027
• Preference for physicians able to provide consistent, extended coverage rather than isolated shifts

Current Shift Structures

• Weekday Days: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Weekend Days: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Mid Shift: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Weekday Evenings: 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Weekend Evenings: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Additional Night Coverage: 6:00 PM–3:00 AM or 10:00 PM–7:00 AM, as needed

Specific dates and shift assignments will be coordinated according to physician availability and facility requirements.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and treat patients presenting with emergency medical conditions
• Manage a broad spectrum of medical emergencies and medium-to-high acuity presentations
• Determine appropriate patient disposition, including admission, observation, transfer, or discharge
• Coordinate care with consultants, hospitalists, nursing staff, and other clinical specialists
• Provide effective patient handoffs and maintain continuity of emergency care
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently using Epic
• Participate in departmental quality-improvement and patient safety initiatives

Physician Requirements

• MD or DO with formal Emergency Medicine training
• ABEM or AOBEM Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
• Active, unrestricted Washington medical license or ability to meet facility licensing requirements
• Ability to satisfy hospital credentialing and emergency/temporary privileging standards
• No prior medical licensing actions
• Comfortable independently managing medium-to-high acuity emergency presentations
• Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and select holidays
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Why Consider This Seattle Assignment?

Meaningful Emergency Medicine Without Excessive Patient Volume

Practice in a setting that balances a relatively manageable reported daily patient count with clinically significant emergency presentations. The predominantly medical case mix offers opportunities to exercise advanced clinical judgment without the demands of a high-trauma environment.

Established Hospital Resources

Work within a hospital-based Emergency Department supported by experienced nursing professionals, specialty consultation, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Long-Term Scheduling Opportunity

With two full-time positions and ongoing coverage anticipated through 2027, this assignment offers the potential for consistent clinical work and a sustained professional relationship.

The Seattle Advantage

Enjoy the professional and lifestyle appeal of the Pacific Northwest, with access to Seattle's vibrant urban environment, waterfront, outdoor recreation, and surrounding mountain landscapes.

Connect With Rhino Medical

Rhino Medical provides dedicated recruitment, credentialing coordination, and assignment support throughout your locum tenens experience.

If you're an experienced, ABEM/AOBEM-qualified Emergency Medicine Physician interested in a substantial Seattle assignment, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your availability, preferred scheduling structure, and next steps.

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