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Gig Harbor, Washington

ST. ANTHONY GIG HARBOR - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency MedicineContract

Listed compensation

$270-$300/hr

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Explore the best of the pacific northwest as a TeamHealth cornerstone physician.
Are you an adaptable emergency medicine physician who enjoys variety, autonomy,
and making an impact across multiple communities? TeamHealth is seeking a
full-time cornerstone physician to join our regional emergency medicine team
supporting several hospitals and freestanding emergency departments south of
Seattle, Washington.

As a cornerstone physician, you'll serve as a trusted clinical partner across
our Washington market, bringing your expertise where it's needed most while
enjoying a diverse practice environment and the opportunity to work alongside
exceptional emergency medicine teams.

This unique role includes coverage at

* St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor
* St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood
* St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way
* St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma
* St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw
* Freestanding EDs in Bremerton and Port Orchard

Why TeamHealth?

For more than 40 years, TeamHealth has been a national leader in emergency
medicine, providing clinicians with the tools, resources, and support needed to
thrive. As a TeamHealth cornerstone physician, you'll benefit from:
* A collaborative nationwide network of emergency medicine professionals
* Comprehensive risk management and clinical support
* Mentorship, professional development, and wellness resources
* Practice variety across multiple well-established facilities
* A work-life balance that allows you to enjoy everything the Pacific Northwest
has to offer

Compensation

* Competitive compensation with an estimated base rate of $270 to $300 per hour
* This is a full-time independent contractor position

If you're looking for a dynamic emergency medicine career that offers
flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to serve communities throughout the
Pacific Northwest, consider becoming a TeamHealth cornerstone physician and help
strengthen care where it matters most.  Apply today! 

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City Caption

The Maritime City

City Description

With miles of shoreline and deep water bays, Gig Harbor is the ideal place for
boating whether you prefer motorized, sail powered, or kayaking. Gig Harbor is
also home to golf, diving, a variety of recreation, year-round events and
festivals, indoor and outdoor arts and entertainment, and a variety of delicious
dining options. Grab a kayak or a latte, sip some wine or savor ice cream, put
your feet up or slip on your running shoes. Whatever your fancy, we have it in
Gig Harbor, named one of Smithsonian Magazines Top Five Small Towns for culture,
heritage and charm.

Facility Caption

Excellence in care near Puget Sound

Facility Description

St. Anthony Hospital is an 112-bed facility offering a wide range of care in Gig
Harbor and the surrounding area south of Seattle, Washington. The facility
provides recognized cancer care at Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center,
Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology services, Emergency Medicine and expert
inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, including minimally invasive
surgery. The facility is part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, one of the
largest health care systems in the Puget Sound area.

Job Benefits

  • Signing bonus available
  • Qualifications: ABEM/AOBEM board-certified or eligible
  • Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • EPIC EMR
  • Join a community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral programs
  • Mentorship and support from a national network of world-class emergency

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a cornerstone emergency medicine physician providing clinical care across multiple hospitals and freestanding emergency departments in the Washington market. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care in a diverse practice environment.

Requirements

Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM). The role requires an adaptable physician capable of working across various clinical settings.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCollaborationAdaptability

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% 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)), so the posted ~$593k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $554k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$593k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$41k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 8 employers

3
<$350k
14
$350k
5
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Loan repayment
14%
CME allowance
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

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$275k-$900k
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$757k
Typical market rent
$2,844/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus Available
Professional Liability Insurance with Tail Coverage
EPIC EMR
Professional Development Tools
Educational Resources
CME through TeamHealth Institute
Clinician Wellness and Referral Programs
Mentorship