Surgery - Trauma Physician

Location:
Richland, WA

Richland, Washington is a vibrant city situated along the Columbia River in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, offering stunning natural scenery and a high quality of life. The area boasts an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, award-winning wineries, and easy access to major metropolitan amenities, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Facility:
This is a Level 2 trauma center providing comprehensive surgical and trauma services to the surrounding region. The facility offers a dynamic clinical environment with strong support for locum providers and ongoing coverage needs through Summer 2027.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Trauma

Job Details:

• Provide acute care and trauma surgery coverage with approximately 15 patient encounters per shift
• Night shift coverage required (7pm - 7am), 12-hour shifts
• Approximately 15 shifts per month on a long-term, ongoing basis through Summer 2027
• Inpatient and outpatient coverage in a clinic and hospital setting
• Trauma surgeons may flex down to acute care coverage as needed
• November shifts are priority; providers must be extremely responsive with paperwork to be privileged in time
• Active Washington State license or IMLC required
• Board certification required (BC only)
• ACLS and ATLS certifications required
• DEA required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 60 days
• Required surgical skills include: General Surgery (Adult and Neonate), Trauma Surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery required including: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, and Hernioplasty
• Ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement required

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.