Emergency Medicine Physician - Per Diem
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 #26921
Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Emergency Department team. This is an opportunity to practice broad-spectrum emergency medicine in a supportive community hospital setting while enjoying the flexibility of per diem scheduling.
What we have to offer:
- Flexible per diem scheduling based on availability and Emergency Department needs
- Competitive physician compensation
- Professional and collaborative clinical environment
- Epic electronic health record
- Access to hospital-based diagnostic and specialty services
- Opportunity to practice broad-spectrum emergency medicine
Jefferson Healthcare is one of the top employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County.
Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine).
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
$275 per hour
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.