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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 123-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting Oct 6, 2025. This opportunity features a flexible schedule, generally 4 days per week with 10-hour shifts, and focuses on primary care in a general outpatient setting. Spanish language skills are also a plus.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart Date:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician-Gynecologist for a 6-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Nov 14, 2025, and features 24-hour call shifts covering both OB and acute care cases. The assignment entails two multi-day blocks with no flexibility on dates.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart Date: Nov 14, 2025LOA:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting Nov 24, 2025. This role features a flexible schedule of either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week, with weekday on-call responsibilities 3-4 days each month. The assignment focuses on general family practice cases with a particular...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Ophthalmologist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on May 4, 2026, offering day shifts from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for running the office while the owner is out of the country for the month of September, ensuring seamless patient...
Location:WA
Specialty:Ophthalmology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 48-week locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity starts on Oct 6, 2025, and requires the provider to work Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The physician will handle new patient appointments, develop treatment plans, and consult with a specialized AOCNP on staff.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
A hospital in Washington is seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment starting on 07/18/2025. This role involves providing 24-hour call coverage for urgent needs, with initial dates from July 18th to 21st (with possible extension to July 22nd) and December 23rd to 29th. Additional dates from September to November...
Location:WA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking a Pediatrician for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Washington. This long-term assignment spans 240 days, starting on 06/02/2025, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable conducting developmental behavioral evaluations and testing, with a focus on autism and developmental...
Location:WA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Washington typically earn an average of $168,812 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $236,920 a year.
MD physicians in Washington are required to complete 200 hours of CME every four years. This includes a one-time, six hour CE course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. DO physicians must complete 150 hours of CME every three years. Sixty of those must be Category 1, and they also must complete the six hour CE course on suicide. These physicians also have a one hour CE requirement if they wish to prescribe opioids.
Yes, new graduates can work in Washington as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.