Paramedic to Start Immediately in the Ambulance Service

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: A-MD-69894
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Seattle, WA
Service Setting: Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Varied shifts: 7a-4p (Mon-Fri), 7a-3p (Sat-Sun), 11a-8p, 2p-11p (Mon-Fri), 3p-11p (Sat-Sun), 6p-3a, 10p-7a - provider must be willing to work varied shifts per facility needs
Reason for Coverage: Recruitment challenges
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

COVERAGE DATES

Sep 9-10, 2026 (6p-3a)
Oct 17-18, 2026 (11a-8p)
Nov 14, 2026 (11a-8p)
Nov 20, 2026 (7a-4p)
Nov 25, 2026 (6p-3a)
Nov 29, 2026 (7a-3p)
Dec 5-6, 2026 (11a-8p)
Dec 13, 2026 (11a-8p)
Dec 17, 2026 (6p-3a)
Dec 20-22, 2026 (11a-8p)
Dec 24, 2026 (7a-4p - 1 provider; 2p-11p - 1 provider)
Dec 25, 2026 (2p-11p)
Dec 27, 2026 (7a-3p)
Ongoing dates through 2027 TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION

Average Daily Volume: 8-14
Admissions: 8-14 per day
Case Mix: Mostly medical, low trauma, medium to high acuity

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: EPIC
Support Staff: RNs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Emergency/Temp Privs)
Credentialing Timeline: Expedited - Emergency/Temp Privs

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

N/A

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: Board Certified (ABEM/AOBEM) or Board Eligible
Licenses: Active WA License (IMLC not accepted at this time)
DEA: Active DEA Certification
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Experience: Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience
Other Qualifications: Clean background/malpractice; willingness to work varied shifts per facility needs; availability for some or all listed dates
Duties & Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients.
Work collaboratively with attending physicians to manage a broad spectrum of emergency conditions.
Ensure effective patient handoffs and communication with consultants, hospitalists, and other care teams.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Maintain flexibility to work varied shift times based on facility needs.