Emergency Medicine PA | Competetive Compensation and Flexible Schedule!

Sound Physicians; Kennewick (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,699 - 186,148; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our team in Kennewick, WA, at Trios Southridge Hospital. This role involves providing patient care and collaborating with a dedicated team in a Level 3 Trauma Center. Candidates must be board-certified and hold necessary certifications like PALS and ACLS.

The compensation is set at a competitive rate of $115 per hour, offering both a dynamic work environment and opportunities for leadership development within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/Board-eligible Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification.
• Additional certifications required: PALS, BLS, ACLS, ATLS.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Respond to floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• CT in-house, Ultrasound, and MRI on call at night.
• Bedside Ultrasound performed by all EM physicians.

Skills

Board certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant – Trios Southridge Hospital

Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant in Kennewick, WA, and lead the way in patient care at Trios Southridge Hospital. Sound Physicians is a physician‑founded and led, patient‑first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you’ll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care—creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.

Local Team Collaboration

At Trios Southridge Hospital, we are growing our strong and collaborative Emergency Medicine team size to 6+ EM physicians and 7.5+ EM Advanced Practice Providers. Our model consists of 27 hours per day of physician coverage and 22 hours per day of Advanced Practice provider coverage. Level 3 Trauma, acute care hospital with 21‑bed ED, 6 fast track beds, and 14 ICU beds. Annual volume of 24,440 with 10.8% admission rate; 1.5% transfers. Specialty services include:

• Anesthesiology
• Internal Medicine
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Cardiology
• OB/GYN
• Obstetrics
• Podiatry

Accountable, on‑site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership‑development tools. Stable, well‑staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient‑first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.

Qualifications

• Board‑certified/Board‑eligible Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification.
• Additional certifications required: PALS, BLS, ACLS, ATLS.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling

APPs work 11‑hour shifts. Full‑time is 120 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• CT in‑house, Ultrasound, and MRI on call at night.
• Bedside Ultrasound performed by all EM physicians.

Living and Working in Kennewick

Kennewick is part of the Tri‑Cities – Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland – located in southeastern Washington. Known for its rich agriculture and beautiful wine country, Kennewick offers mild four seasons, three major rivers, and nearby mountain ranges. Outdoor recreation includes river activities, fishing, golf, and entertainment events. The area has excellent schools, making it great for raising a family, and is only a few hours from Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland, Oregon.

Rewards and Compensation

W2 hourly compensation rate of $115/hr.

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