Emergency Medicine Physician (Level III Trauma Center) — Kennewick, WA — 1099 $315/hr

Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team at a well-supported Level III Trauma Center serving Kennewick and the greater Tri-Cities region. We seek a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, collaborative ED.

Schedule

• 9-hour shifts: 5:30 AM–2:30 PM, 1:30 PM–10:30 PM, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM

Department Overview

• Team: 6+ EM physicians and 7.5+ EM APPs
• Coverage: 27 physician hours/day; 22 APP hours/day
• Annual ED volume: 24,440
• ED configuration: 21 beds, 6 fast-track beds, 14 ICU beds
• Admission rate: 10.8%; transfer rate: 1.5%
• Level III Trauma Center

Diagnostics & Support

• Imaging: in-house CT, bedside ultrasound routinely used by EM physicians; MRI on-call overnight
• Specialty support: Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology (including cath lab), OB/GYN, Obstetrics, Podiatry

Compensation & Benefits

• 1099 contract at $315 per hour
• Paid malpractice coverage, including tail coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care across a broad spectrum of acute conditions
• Respond to all codes, including neonatal resuscitation
• Perform evaluations, order/interpret diagnostics, and initiate evidence-based treatment plans
• Use bedside ultrasound per department standards
• Collaborate with APPs, hospitalists, specialists, and nursing staff to optimize patient flow and outcomes
• Complete accurate, timely documentation for all patient encounters

Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine–accredited residency preferred
• ABEM or AOBEM board-certified or board-eligible required
• Experienced Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians with substantial EM experience will be considered
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment