Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Washington

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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About the Clinician's Workday The Emergency Medicine Physician will work in the emergency department during night shifts, collaborating with the medical team to manage a broad spectrum of emergency...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Goldfish Medical Staffing
  • Elma, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Elma, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Up to $467K - Emergency Medicine Near Olympia, WA! Seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join an established team!...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • SUMO Medical Staffing
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to start in August in Seattle WA.50773 About this Emergency Medicine Physician Role: Up to 12-Hour shifts Nights, swings...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • VISTA Staffing Solutions
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Are you an Emergency Medicine physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Washington might be the perfect fit for you!...

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Physician - Emergency Medicine

  • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Medicine (or Board eligible if within one year of the completion of residency) Preferred Experience: Recent substantial experience in the provision of Emergency Medicine care (recent practice of the...

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  • MD Staff, LLC
  • Spokane, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 7 days ago

Emergency Medicine Physician - Locum Tenens Opportunity Near Spokane, WA We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment near Spokane, WA....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Provider Solutions & Development
  • Colville, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Colville, WA
  • 8 days ago

Providence Mount Carmel Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join their team in Colville....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 19 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Physician Emergency Medicine

  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago

.ajd_overview__info.ajd_overview__info.job-info Job Summary and Responsibilities We are seeking a PRN Emergency Medicine residency-trained BC/BE physician to join our group in beautiful Seattle, Washington...

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Emergency Medicine Physician In Mount Vernon, WA

  • TeamHealth
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 24 days ago

medicine experts Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program...

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Urgent Care Physician

  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Pasco, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pasco, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Facility Lourdes Health Location Pasco, WA Provider Type Physician Specialty Urgent Care Recruiter Pamela Boesch Recruiter Email [email protected] Job ID #9177 Connect With Us Your Healing Mission Matters...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • ECHO Locum Tenens
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for locum coverage at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington....

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Physician - Urgent Care - Swedish Edmonds Urgent Care

  • Vituity
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 60+ days ago

The Opportunity Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Family Practice or Emergency medicine-trained physicians. Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired....

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Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Washington

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Washington as reported by the BLS.

$323,530


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Washington offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%
Some College
0.1%



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