Emergency Medicine Physician - Part Time (0.6 FTE)
Jefferson Healthcare · Port Townsend, WA
Posted October 6, 2026
Jefferson Healthcare · 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA, US, 98368
Jefferson Healthcare
Emergency Medicine Physician
Announcement #269212
Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a part-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Emergency Department team in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington. This is an opportunity to practice broad-spectrum emergency medicine in a supportive community hospital setting, with a collaborative team and the resources to provide high-quality care to our community.
What we have to offer:
- .6 FTE; 85 annual shifts a year; 12-hour shifts
- Competitive physician compensation
- Exceptional benefits package, including a generous employer contribution to your retirement account and low-cost insurance premiums for individuals and families
- Annual CME allowance to support continuing medical education and professional development
- Single location, one EMR: Provide services exclusively at our Critical Access Hospital using Epic EMR for a seamless, efficient workflow within a fully integrated healthcare system
- Access to hospital-based diagnostic and specialty services
- Patient-centered, team-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment focused on high-quality outcomes
- Education loan reimbursement opportunities through the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Jefferson Healthcare is one of the leading employers on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, serving more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County. As a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. Located just a scenic ferry ride from Seattle and within reach of Victoria and Vancouver, our physicians enjoy both professional impact and easy access to world-class urban amenities.
Port Townsend offers an exceptional combination of community, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, our community provides easy access to hiking, boating, kayaking, cycling, beaches, forests, and other year-round outdoor activities. We are a waterfront community with a historic downtown, strong maritime culture, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Seattle is accessible by ferry, while Victoria and Vancouver are also within reach. Enjoy the lifestyle and community of the Pacific Northwest.
What we are looking for:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Current or eligible Washington State medical license
- Current DEA registration
- Strong clinical judgment and emergency stabilization skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered emergency care
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Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.
Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
Salary Range
$257,734 - $266,440 per year
Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Employer
Jefferson Healthcare
Jefferson Healthcare is the healthcare provider for the more than 30,000 residents of East Jefferson County on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Based in Port Townsend, it is a critical access, public hospital governed by elected commissioners who are responsive to community voices, offering primary care through clinics in Port Townsend, Quilcene and Port Ludlow along with a wide range of specialty and surgical services, emergency care, and its own accreditations and quality and service awards. Jefferson Healthcare continually seeks opportunities to expand services and ensure the best possible care for its patients.
Providers here practice in a supportive community hospital with a collaborative team, a single EMR and the resources to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, along with excellent benefits and eligibility for Washington State education loan repayment.
Lifestyle and work meet on the Olympic Peninsula. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Port Townsend is a historic Victorian seaport with a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining and year-round festivals, including the Wooden Boat Festival hosted by the Northwest Maritime Center, a hub for sailing, boatbuilding and maritime education. Olympic National Park's peaks, rainforests and wild coastline are close by, and families can choose from the Port Townsend and Chimacum public school districts. It's a place where maritime activities, hiking and community life are part of every day.