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We are seeking a Cardiologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Washington, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves 7:00 - 15:00 shifts, focusing on performing cardiovesions and TEEs to provide essential patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform cardiovesionsConduct TEEsAdditional InformationBoard Certification: CardiologyEMR:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Nephrologist in Washington for an 8-day assignment starting Apr 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient continuity clinic care and hospital consults, managing various kidney diseases, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and coordinating dialysis and transplant patient care, with shifts of 8 hours plus...
Location:WA
Specialty:Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a skilled Gynecological Oncologist Physician for a 24-day assignment starting May 4, 2026, in Washington. This inpatient-only role involves rounding, admissions, and performing required procedures such as C-sections and D&Cs for adult women, with a variable call schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide inpatient care for...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gynecological Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking an Obstetrician-Gynecologist for a 24-day assignment, commencing Jun 16, 2026. This vital Physician role offers a schedule that includes 24-hour day shifts, where you will be instrumental in delivering comprehensive care and performing essential procedures such as C-sections and D&Cs, contributing significantly...
Location:WA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking an experienced Internal Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment, commencing May 18, 2026. This role requires an engagement in 8-hour shifts, primarily focusing on direct patient care and comprehensive in-basket message management within a bustling internal medicine clinic. You will manage...
Location:WA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Otologist/Neurotologist Physician for a 120-day assignment with our client in Washington, beginning Jun 29, 2026. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm. The Physician will perform comprehensive diagnostic hearing tests, interpret results for both patients and physicians, make recommendations for medical follow-up...
Location:WA
Specialty:Otology/Neurotology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatrician Physician for our client in Washington, for a 60-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. The schedule offers flexibility with options for four 8-hour days or a mix of three 8-hour and two 4-hour days per week, with shifts from 8a-5p. This role involves managing a diverse range of general pediatric cases, including common...
Location:WA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 120-day assignment with our client in Washington, starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves comprehensive adult inpatient hospitalist care, including ICU management, non-invasive ventilation, and general inpatient procedures, managing 10-15 patients per shift.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:WA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Urologist Physician for a 36-day assignment starting Apr 1, 2026. This role involves a combination of clinic work, scheduled OR procedures, and taking call, with up to 16 patient encounters per shift. The physician will be performing general urology procedures including laparoscopic surgeries, ureteroscopy,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist Physician for a 7-day assignment in Washington, beginning Apr 7, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, focusing on on-call responsibilities for the ED, managing deliveries, and handling emergency GYN cases, including evaluating patients, admitting, and performing various surgical procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:WA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.