Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Seattle, WA

Adelphi Locums; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 328,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Locums seeks an Emergency Medicine physician for Seattle, WA. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine; active WA medical license; active DEA; ACLS, BLS, and PALS required. EM experience and clean background are essential.

Competitive weekly pay and rapid credentialing are provided, with travel and malpractice insurance covered. You will work varied shifts in the ED, collaborating with attending physicians and RNs, ensuring safe handoffs and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Board Certified (ABEM/AOBEM) or Board Eligible.
• Active WA Medical License (IMLC not accepted).
• Active DEA Certification.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care and disposition of patients.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to manage a broad spectrum of emergencies.
• Ensure effective handoffs and communication with consultants and care teams.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to work varied shift times.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Education

ABEM/AOBEM board cert or eligibility

Job description

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Seattle, WA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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.