Emergency Medicine Physician

We are seeking a single, Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician (ABEM) for an ongoing locum tenens assignment at a Level III Trauma Center in Walla Walla, Washington. This position requires a monthly commitment of 11 to 15 shifts, featuring an attractive night shift financial incentive and a streamlined onboarding process for clean files.

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine (ABEM Required)
• Start Date: September 1, 2026
• End Date: Ongoing
• Volume/Commitment: Full-time (3 weeks / shifts per month)
• 11 shifts in 30-day months 15 shifts in 31-day months
• Coverage Type: Inpatient ED Shifts Only (No standalone call)
• Guaranteed Hours: 10 hours per day (Overtime applies after 12 hours per day)

Shifts are structured in 10-hour blocks with coverage ranging from single to triple physician coverage throughout the day depending on peak hours.

• Shift Rotations: 6:00 AM 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 12:00 PM 10:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 AM 9:00 PM 6:00 AM

• Department Volume: 22-bed ED (15 rooms + 7 hallway beds) treating an annual volume of 30,000+ patients.
• Trauma Designation: Level III Trauma Center.
• Specialty Support: 24/7 Cardiac Cath Lab, Tele-stroke support for acute activations, GI ( 80% coverage), Orthopedics ( 90% coverage), and Neurosurgery/Neurology ( 25% coverage).
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic

• Board Certification: ABEM Board Certification is strictly required. (ABIM/ABFM candidates cannot be considered).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Washington (WA) medical license and active DEA.
• File Requirements: Clean profile with no NPDB reports, malpractice actions, or red flags to facilitate the expedited September onboarding window.
• Responsiveness: Candidates must be able to turn around and submit completed privileging applications within 1 2 business days of receipt.