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Wound Care Physician - per diem/relief

PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA

Posted June 26, 2026

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center · 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA, US, 98225

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a per diem/relief Wound Care Physician in Bellingham, Washington.

Join our expert wound care team in Bellingham!

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experienced MD/DO (Vascular or General Surgeon preferred) who is skilled in wound care and interested in working with patients experiencing chronic wound care needs.
  • Interested in working up to 8 hours a week with a scheduled shift every Thursday.

Hourly rate: $169.42

Practice Highlights:

  • Collegial and collaborative culture
  • PeaceHealth is the only provider of this service in Whatcom County
  • Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • Epic EMR

To learn more, contact: Holly Giesbrecht,

About Bellingham:

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and much more!

About PeaceHealth:

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Employer

PeaceHealth

Peace Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system with medical centers, critical access hospitals and medical clinics located in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Community Health at Peace Health

At Peace Health, we recognize that the journey to health and well-being is constant. Driven by our belief that good health, prevention and community wellbeing is a fundamental right, we work with communities to provide Hope, Care, Housing and Nourishment.

Our Community Impact

As a leader in our communities, Peace Health is focused not just on individual patient outcomes but also on maximizing community health benefits and ensuring access to high-quality, affordable care.

We are proud of our healing Mission and are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. As a mission-driven non-profit health system, we are required by law to reinvest our profits into our communities by enhancing the healthcare services we provide or supporting community health initiatives. Learn more about PeaceHealth’s Financial Stewardship.

Through community partners, Peace Health makes direct investments that improve wellness, access, quality and health justice.

  • Nine cents of every dollar Peace Health spends is for community benefit. In the fiscal year 2021, our community benefit was nearly three times what we would have paid in forgone taxes.
  • Since 2018, Peace Health has invested $1.34B in our communities.
  • $69M was reinvested in community health improvement projects.

Livability

128,737
Bellingham population
$668K
Avg 3-bedroom home
58° / 45°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Marysville
49.2 mi
Pop. 168,664
Mount Vernon
24.7 mi
Pop. 66,704
Oak Harbor
32.2 mi
Pop. 24,396
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Whatcom County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$668K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,734
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
58° / 45°
Avg high / low
41.66 in
Yearly rainfall
97
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 98225
49,667
Total residents
24,346
Male residents
25,321
Female residents
Age distribution
total
49,667
0-9
2,766
10-19
6,105
20-29
15,128
30-39
5,376
40-49
4,802
50-59
5,041
60-69
5,033
70-79
3,516
80+
1,900
Ethnicity
White
40,849
Black Or African American
594
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
381
Asian
2,494
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
175
Other
1,530
Two Or More
3,644
Source: US Census Bureau
32
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
63
Bike Score — Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 90.72 mi
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3.08 mi
Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 18.82 mi
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) 28.67 mi
Arlington Municipal Airport (N/A) 43.92 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) 59.49 mi
Source: FAA database