Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — Seattle, Washington

Position at a Glance

Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Location: Seattle, Washington
Start Date: ASAP, as soon as credentialed
Duration: Ongoing through 2027
Providers Needed: 2
Coverage: Full-time
Ideal Commitment: Approximately 2 weeks/month (15 shifts) ongoing
Setting: Emergency Department
EMR: EPIC

Required Credentials

Board Certification: ABEM or AOBEM — REQUIRED
Board Eligibility: Accepted — REQUIRED
Washington License: Active WA license — REQUIRED
IMLC: NOT ACCEPTED at this time
Residency/Fellowship: Required
ACLS: REQUIRED
BLS: REQUIRED
PALS: REQUIRED
DEA: REQUIRED

Availability Requirements

• Must be available for some or all of the dates listed below
• Candidate availability must be provided at the time of name clear
• Must be willing and able to work varied shifts based on facility needs
• Ideal provider is available for approximately 2 weeks/month (15 shifts) ongoing
• Preference is for a physician who can work full-time for an extended period, including some holidays
• Ongoing coverage needs are expected through 2027
• Additional 2027 shifts may include 6:00 PM–3:00 AM or 10:00 PM–7:00 AM, depending on night coverage needs

Current Open Shifts

October

• Oct 17–18: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Oct 24-25: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

November

• Nov 14: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Nov 20: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Nov 25: 6:00 PM–3:00 AM

December

• Dec 6: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Dec 17: 6:00 PM–3:00 AM
• Dec 18: 2:00PM--11:00PM
• Dec 20–22: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Dec 22-23: 10:00PM-7:00AM
• Dec 24:
  • 7:00 AM–4:00 PM — 1 provider needed
  • 2:00 PM–11:00 PM — 1 provider needed
• Dec 25: 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Dec 25: 10:00PM--7:00AM
• Dec 26: 10:00PM--7:00AM
• Dec 27: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Ongoing: Additional dates TBD through 2027

Standard Shift Times

Mid Shift: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

• Same hours every day, including weekends

AM Shift:

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

PM Shift:

• Monday–Friday: 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

Future Night Shifts: May include 6:00 PM–3:00 AM or 10:00 PM–7:00 AM depending on facility needs.

Candidate Flexibility

The ideal candidate must be comfortable with:

• Working varied shift times
• Working weekdays and weekends
• Working some holidays
• Providing approximately 15 shifts/month
• Full-time ongoing coverage
• Adjusting availability based on facility needs

Clinical Details

Setting: Emergency Department

Patient Volume: 8–14 patients per day

Admissions: 8–14 per day

Patient Population / Case Mix: Mostly medical, low trauma, medium to high acuity

Required Procedures: N/A

Duties

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care
• Evaluate, treat, and disposition patients
• Manage a broad spectrum of emergency conditions
• Collaborate with attending physicians
• Coordinate with consultants, hospitalists, and other care teams
• Ensure effective patient handoffs and communication
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Support & Coverage Details

Support Staff: RNs

Reason for Coverage: Recruitment challenges

Recruiter Candidate Screening

Must Have:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible through ABEM/AOBEM
• Active Washington medical license
• WA license required — IMLC not accepted
• Required residency/fellowship completed
• Active ACLS
• Active BLS
• Active PALS
• Active DEA
• Available for some or all requested dates
• Willing to work varied shifts
• Available to provide full-time/ongoing coverage preferred

Strongly Preferred:

• Available for approximately 15 shifts/month
• Able to commit to ongoing coverage
• Willing to work holidays
• Able to cover a broad range of shift times
• Available for an extended full-time assignment

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness