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ISLAND HEALTH - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Hospital Medicine Top 5% in Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$146 hourly

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to practice hospital medicine surrounded by breathtaking coastal
views and a Pacific Northwest charm? Join TeamHealth at Island Health,
recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in the U. S.; known for
providing compassionate, high-quality care to the residents of Anacortes,
Washington, and surrounding communities.

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, board-certified family medicine/internal
medicine physician with 1-2 years working hospitalist experience to join our
team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive, collegial
environment that values teamwork, balance, and clinical excellence.

Island Health is a Level III community hospital and Level II Stroke Center with
43 total beds and a 6-bed open ICU. Enjoy a block schedule of day shifts only
from 7a-7p, while overseeing 17-18 total patient encounters per shift. Our
hospitalist team does handle vent management as the only required procedure
within the open ICU and have tele-ICU available 24/7 as needed for back-up
support. From 7p-7a we have a tele-hospitalist team overseeing the night shift,
that typically consists of 2-5 admissions with RRT available 24/7 when needed.
Our established ED team will respond to all codes as needed. Island Health
utilizes Meditech Expanse with Dragon Dictation for their EMR, and we have most
specialty support in place for any consults that are needed throughout the shift
and onsite helipad available for transfers. 

Position Overview

* Join a collaborative and dynamic team focused on high-quality patient care
and strong communication
* Work in a respected, physician-led company with more than four decades of
experience honing every aspect needed to support our clinician teams, so that
you can do what you do best
* Competitive compensation based on a combination of hourly rates, RVUs, and
quality bonus components, with estimated annual compensation of $146 - $146
hourly; this role is benefits eligible as a W-2 clinician
* Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent and comprehensive benefits
package to include: 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, LTD,
STD, FSA, and group term life insurance
* Flexible scheduling and supportive clinical leadership

Ready to take the next step in your clinical career with TeamHealth? Apply today
to learn more!

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City Caption

Anacortes, WA

City Description

Twelve-and-a-half miles of saltwater shoreline and five freshwater lakes make
Anacortes, Washington, a paradise for water-lovers. This city hosts a myriad of
recreational activities for all ages, interests, and skill levels. Anacortes is
homeport for numerous sailing and power yacht charters. Here you can enjoy
sailing, power boating, whale watching, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, golf,
camping, sport fishing, bird watching, scuba diving, beachcombing, and much
more. There are four full-service marinas and three public boat launches. Take
the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands, a haven for
marine mammals and countless other species, including killer whales. Watch pods
of Orca whales feed in the waters of Puget Sound, or visit Fidalgo Island, home
to sea life ranging from sea stars and octopus to otters and seals. The public
beaches and tidepools represent an exciting opportunity for curious children.
This island is home to an underwater state park. Anacortes provides spectacular
views of Mount Erie Park that rises 1,300 feet above the town. Just minutes away
the busiest park in the state, Deception Pass Bridge brings spectacular views
and unique stretches of beach.

Facility Caption

Island Hospital

Facility Description

Island Hospital is a 43-bed community hospital, a designated Level III trauma
facility and a Level II stroke center. Cardiac care, cancer care, a birth
center, pain clinic and hyperbaric wound care center are just a few of the
services available for patients. Island Hospital employs more than 750 staff
members and has five family care clinics, as well as six specialty clinics.
Island Hospital is a public hospital district, (Skagit County Public Hospital
District No. 2) comprising boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and
Sinclair islands. Five publicly elected Commissioners govern the hospital
district to ensure best practices are fairly enforced, monitor facility upgrades
and see to the enhancement of community services offered to residents of the
district.

Job Benefits

  • W2 contract
  • Free and unlimited CMEs from within our internal database of over 300K
  • Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
  • Association with a leading clinician practice in the U. S.
  • Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety

Key Responsibilities

The staff physician will provide high-quality hospitalist care, including managing patient encounters and performing necessary procedures within the open ICU. The role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and effective communication.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified in family medicine or internal medicine with 1-2 years of hospitalist experience. The role requires the ability to manage vents and work effectively within a community hospital setting.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Stroke careICU management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ISLAND HEALTH - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN at Team Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 965 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$304k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
20%
CME allowance
20%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Hospital Medicine

Living in Anacortes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$2,551/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan
Health, dental and vision insurance
LTD
STD
FSA
Group term life insurance
Free and unlimited CMEs
Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage