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Longview, Washington

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $100K Sign On Bonus!

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Up to $100K Sign On Bonus – Longview, WA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $100k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.
  • Looking for hires that embrace the ownership mentality, will help cover shifts, support each other, provide constructive feedback, and pParticipate in operational improvements and new initiatives.
  • Current WA state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Practice

  • PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center – Longview, Washington
  • 346-bed hospital and Level III Trauma Center.
  • 10%25 admit rate with an annual volume of 55,000.
  • 44-bed Emergency Department with 24-hour sub-specialty backup.
  • Epic EMR with Dragon dictation.
  • A true community ED with a large catchment area.
  • Great relationships with consultants/hospitalists/surgeons.

The Community

Longview, Washington, is a vibrant city nestled along the Columbia River, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities.

Known for its scenic views and rich history, Longview is home to landmarks like the iconic Lake Sacajawea Park, a 100-acre park with trails, picnic areas, and a peaceful lake perfect for boating.

The city’s location offers easy access to nearby attractions, including the stunning Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the charming town of Astoria, Oregon.

Longview experiences a mild, Pacific Northwest climate, with cool, rainy winters and pleasant summers, ideal for outdoor activities.

The city’s friendly, tight-knit community, excellent schools, and affordable living make it a great place for families.

With its unique combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and proximity to larger cities like Portland, Longview offers an ideal place to call home.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency medicine care in a community emergency department and collaborate with consultants, hospitalists, surgeons, and other clinicians. Cover shifts, support colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and participate in operational improvements and new initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine; candidates interested in working in an academic setting with current residents are desired. A current Washington state license is a plus, and visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Decision-MakingTeamworkShift CoverageOperational ImprovementAcademic MedicineResident EducationTrauma CareConsultant CollaborationHospitalist CollaborationSurgical Collaboration

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $549k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$900kEmergency Medicine median $324k (middle half $291k–$473k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$549k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Washington19 active1,044 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$100k sign-onWashington Physician listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 16% offer loan repayment540 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$588k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$41k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,032 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Up to $100K sign-on bonus

Living in Longview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,297/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.