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Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 7-day assignment, commencing Dec 22, 2026. This critical role involves 24-hour shifts, providing essential care from emergency department coverage to managing both routine and complex deliveries. The selected physician will handle a diverse range of cases, including laboring patients,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for an engaging 240-day assignment in Washington, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves providing outpatient primary and urgent care services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. The schedule is a consistent Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with 40 hours per...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 60-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia services across various shift options, including 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts, along with participation in weeknight and weekend call schedules, ensuring continuous patient care within the operating...
Location:WA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist Physician for a 90-day assignment beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing essential patient care through standard endoscopy procedures, with no ERCP required. The daily schedule for this position is from 8:00 to 17:00.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform standard endoscopy...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for an impactful 90-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Sep 17, 2026. This vital role involves performing a comprehensive range of orthopaedic surgery procedures, including arthroscopy, total joint replacement, joint revision/repair, and trauma cases. Schedule details for this dynamic...
Location:WA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a Physician specializing in Pediatric Nephrology for a 120-day assignment commencing Jan 18, 2027. This role primarily involves managing non-invasive and newborn ventilation, alongside providing comprehensive acute and chronic care for pediatric patients.Responsibilities and DutiesNon-Invasive Ventilation Management...
Location:WA
Specialty:Pediatric Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves working 8 hours per day, managing a diverse patient panel with a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases during 20-minute clinic appointments.Responsibilities and DutiesManage 20-minute clinic appointments...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking a highly qualified Pediatrician to undertake a critical 120-day assignment, commencing Nov 16, 2026. This pivotal role involves primarily clinic and outpatient responsibilities, with a specific focus on pediatric genetics. Candidates with experience in biochemical genetics are particularly encouraged to apply,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiologist for a 71-day assignment in Washington, commencing Oct 12, 2026. The schedule involves working Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a primary focus on performing various radiology procedures and conducting readings during downtime, allowing for case prioritization.Responsibilities and DutiesFocus on performing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 90-day locum tenens assignment starting Nov 9, 2026, in Washington. This Physician will work daily from 7am to 5pm, with weekday night call from 5pm to 7am. Responsibilities include performing minimal invasive mitral repairs, Impella55 implant and support, aortic valve conservation, aortic...
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.
