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We are seeking a Vascular Surgeon for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting Apr 6, 2026. This position involves 24-hour call shifts from Monday to Monday morning, with no clinic responsibilities. The surgeon will handle all general vascular and endovascular procedures, responding to consults for the hospital.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart...
Location:WA
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
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
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 16-day assignment in Washington, starting Feb 23, 2026. This role involves rounding on patients, conducting history and physical exams for new admissions, managing ongoing care, and performing discharge clearance assessments. The schedule is typically 10a - 2p, with no call responsibilities, focusing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is actively seeking a proficient Gastroenterologist for a focused 30-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This Physician opportunity involves seamlessly filling critical schedule gaps and contributing to patient care by performing essential upper and lower scopes. The role offers flexible scheduling, with daily...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 60-day assignment in Washington, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00, with responsibilities including rounding, admissions, coverage in the OB ED, and performing C Sections.Responsibilities and DutiesRounding, admissions, and coverage in the OB ED.Performing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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 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.