ISLAND HEALTH - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$146 hourly
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job 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 Organization
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.
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Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,099 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $304k | Hospital Medicine median $353k (middle half $275k–$588k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$284k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Washington | 43 active | 1,096 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 25% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 412 in the last 30 days | 389 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | −7.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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 1,099 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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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