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Jefferson Healthcare
Port Townsend, Washington

Emergency Medicine Physician (Per Diem)

Emergency Medicine Top 25% in Emergency MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$450/hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

  • 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

To inquire about this position, please contact our Provider Recruiter, Jessie Michaels at jmichaels@jeffersonhealthcare.org

  • OR
  • Visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/
  • Open until filled.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide broad-spectrum emergency medicine services within a supportive community hospital setting. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered emergency care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine. A current Washington State medical license and DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary teamworkPatient-centered care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Jefferson Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 78% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 11 employers

7
<$350k
14
$350k
3
$390k-430k
4
$430k-470k
3
$470k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
24%
Relocation assistance
14%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine

  • Includes weekends

Living in Port Townsend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$677k
Typical market rent
$2,416/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Jefferson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Port Townsend, WA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem scheduling
Epic EMR
Access to hospital-based diagnostic and specialty services