Emergency Medicine Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 413,280; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join a high-performing team at a level III Trauma Center in Kennewick. The role includes delivering patient-centered care, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have completed an emergency medicine residency and hold relevant certifications. Compensation is $300 per hour, with malpractice coverage included.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine-accredited residency program preferred.
• ABEM or AOBEM board-certified/board-eligible required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS & ATLS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care.
• Respond to all floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform patient evaluations and initiate evidence-based treatment plans.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Collaboration skills

Ability to thrive in a high-acuity environment

Education

Completion of Emergency Medicine-accredited residency program

ABEM or AOBEM board-certified/board-eligible

Tools

Ultrasound

CT scans

Job description

Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team in a well-supported Level III Trauma Center serving the Kennewick and greater Tri‑Cities region. We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care in a dynamic, fast‑paced emergency department.

Schedule

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

Position Overview

• Team Structure: 6+ EM Physicians and 7.5+ EM APPs
• Coverage Model: 27 hours/day of physician coverage, 22 hours/day of Advanced Practice Provider coverage
• Level III Trauma Center, Annual ED Volume: 24,440
• 21‑bed Emergency Department, 6 Fast‑Track beds, 14 ICU beds
• Admission Rate: 10.8%
• Transfer Rate: 1.5%

Imaging & Diagnostics

CT in‑house, Ultrasound available, MRI on‑call overnight, Bedside ultrasound utilized by all EM physicians.

• Specialty Support Services: Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, and Podiatry

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: 1099 rate of $300 per hour. Paid malpractice coverage including tail coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered emergency medical care across a broad range of acute presentations.
• Respond to all floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and initiate evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Utilize bedside ultrasound in alignment with department standards.
• Collaborate with EM APPs, hospitalists, specialists, and nursing staff to optimize patient flow and clinical outcomes.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine‑accredited residency program preferred.
• ABEM or AOBEM board‑certified/board‑eligible required.
• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians with substantial emergency medicine experience will be considered.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS & ATLS.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high‑acuity environment.