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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 a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 60-day assignment in Washington, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves 5-day, 8-hour shifts (7:00 - 15:00) with a focus on comprehensive gastroenterology procedures, including ERCP, rounding, consults, and both inpatient and outpatient GI care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform gastroenterology procedures,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist Physician for a 60-day assignment in Washington, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call, focusing on a full scope of gastroenterology procedures, including ERCP, rounding, consults, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient GI care. Our client is looking for a dedicated professional to provide...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Cardiology for a 45-day assignment beginning Jul 6, 2026. This role involves five 8-hour day shifts, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, where you will be performing a full spectrum of EP procedures, from pacemakers to ablations, along with general cardiology procedures including cardioversions...
Location:WA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Gastroenterologist for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting Jun 18, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse patient caseload through daily rounding, performing essential procedures like colonoscopies and EGDs, and providing 24-hour call coverage. The ideal physician will ensure comprehensive patient...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 96-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves managing new patient appointments, developing comprehensive treatment plans, conducting follow-up consultations, and collaborating with an AOCNP. You will typically work 8-hour shifts daily, providing essential...
Location:WA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Endocrinologist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, commencing Jul 20, 2026. This position offers a structured schedule of five day shifts per week, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on delivering essential patient care and managing endocrinology cases.Additional InformationBoard certification...
Location:WA
Specialty:Endocrinology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 26-day assignment in Washington, starting Jul 20, 2026. This full-time role involves day shifts from 8:00 to 17:00, typically five days a week, providing comprehensive gastroenterology patient care and procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform Colonoscopy procedures.Conduct EGD procedures.Execute...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking a Cardio Electrophysiology Physician to begin a 30-day assignment on Jun 16, 2026. This role involves daytime hours from 8a-5p, focusing on rounding and admissions. The physician will handle procedures limited to devices and must be licensed to read Echo, Cardiac Nuclear, TEE, and Cardioversion studies.Responsibilities...
Location:WA
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join their team for a 60-day assignment, commencing Jul 15, 2026. This pivotal role involves performing a comprehensive range of complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valvular repair, and aneurysm repair, while expertly managing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
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.
