Emergency Medicine Physician

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a Medical Director locum opportunity in Sunnyside, Washington. This position combines hands-on Emergency Medicine coverage with clinical leadership responsibilities in a low-acuity Critical Access Hospital. The schedule consists of approximately 12 shifts per month, providing a consistent opportunity for a physician interested in both patient care and departmental leadership. Assignment Details Emergency Medicine Medical Director Locum opportunity Approximately 12 shifts per month 12-hour shifts Clinical and leadership responsibilities Schedule 12-hour shifts 12 shifts per month Work week: Saturday Friday Daily overtime after 12 hours Weekly overtime after 168 hours Practice Setting Critical Access Hospital 24-hour Emergency Department 8 ED beds Approximately 18,000 annual ED visits Low-acuity environment Approximately 5% admission rate Allscripts Paragon EMR Responsibilities Provide Emergency Medicine clinical coverage Independently evaluate and manage a broad range of emergency presentations Perform standard Emergency Medicine procedures Provide clinical leadership for the Emergency Department Partner with hospital leadership and clinical teams Support high-quality patient care and operational excellence Promote physician engagement Support departmental growth and innovation Requirements MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in: Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Internal Medicine (ABIM) Family Medicine (ABFM) Prior Emergency Medicine experience required Leadership experience preferred Washington medical license or ability to obtain ATLS required BLS required PALS required Broad Emergency Medicine skill set appropriate for a Critical Access Hospital Ability to independently manage Emergency Medicine presentations and procedures Facility Services Critical Care Family Birth Center Medical-Surgical services Diagnostic Imaging Inpatient and outpatient services Ideal Candidate An experienced Emergency Medicine Physician interested in combining approximately 12 clinical shifts per month with Medical Director responsibilities. This opportunity is particularly well suited for a physician comfortable practicing independently in a smaller Critical Access Hospital who also enjoys clinical leadership, physician engagement, and helping develop Emergency Department operations.