Emergency Medicine Physician In Bellingham, WA

Job Description

Are you a dedicated emergency medicine physician seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while advancing your career with an award-winning team of dedicated clinicians? If yes, TeamHealth invites you to join our dynamic team at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. Known for its scenic beauty, the city offers easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing, boating, and nearby Mount Baker; while being situated between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time board-eligible/board-certified EM physician (ABEM or AOBEM) to join our team at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while practicing in a supportive, collegial environment.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph MC is a Level II, nonprofit hospital with 238 total beds, and 44 ED beds. We are averaging 90 hours of physician coverage and 30 hours of APC coverage daily, that oversees an annual volume of 69,000 visits per year with a 22% admit rate. Our dedicated team deals with high acuity levels, while seeing an average of 2.1 patients per hour. During all shifts our physicians respond to floor codes and assist our APCs in the fast track. We have full specialty support teams available for support and consultations as needed. Skagit Valley uses EPIC EMR and Dax Co Pilot AI. 

Opportunity Overview

• Join a collaborative and dynamic team focused on high-quality patient care and strong communication
• Work in a respected, physician-led company with more than four decades of experience
• Competitive compensation based on a combination of hourly rates, RVUs, and quality bonus components, with estimated annual compensation of $245 to $441 hourly; this role is not benefits eligible as a 1099 IC clinician
• Facility recognized for its advanced cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, and trauma care programs
• New grads are considered on a case-by-case basis with strong references
• Flexible scheduling and supportive clinical leadership

Ready to take the next step in your clinical career with TeamHealth? Apply today to learn more!

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Benefits

- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage 
- Sign-on bonus considered 
- Mentorship and support within a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness programs
- No cost for AI Scribe

Facility

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Washington, is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a medical group practice with more than 1,100 clinicians and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.

About the City

The Bellingham-Mount Baker region is rich in history, culture, and the arts. You are never far from a fine art gallery, one-of-kind museum, or a performance venue. Bellingham, Washington, is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the U.S. and Canada border. Lying on the shores of Bellingham Bay, the city is 85 miles north of Seattle and an hour south of Vancouver. Mount Baker looms as a backdrop for the city making the stunning beauty of Bellingham its major attraction. The community takes pride in its friendly atmosphere, authentic neighborhoods, many cultural attractions, and clean environment. You can find relaxing or exhilarating outdoor activities here year-round.

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