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PEACEHEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency MedicineContract

Listed compensation

$245-$441/hr

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Job Description

Are you a dedicated experienced emergency medicine physician seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while advancing your career with an award-winning team of dedicated clinicians?

If yes, TeamHealth invites you to join our dynamic team at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in beautiful Bellingham, Washington.

Known for its scenic beauty, the city offers easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing, boating, and nearby Mount Baker; while being situated between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time board-eligible/board-certified EM physician (ABEM or AOBEM) to join our team at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while practicing in a supportive, collegial environment.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a Level II, nonprofit hospital with 238 total beds, and 44 ED beds. We are averaging 90 hours of physician coverage and 30 hours of APC coverage daily. This facility sees an annual volume of 69,000 visits per year with a 22% admit rate.

Our dedicated team cares for high acuity levels, while seeing an average of 2.1 patients per hour. During all shifts our physicians respond to floor codes and assist our APCs in the fast track. We have full specialty support teams available for support and consultations as needed.

Skagit Valley uses EPIC EMR and Dax CoPilot AI.

Opportunity 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

  • Competitive compensation, with an estimated all-in base salary of $245 - $441 hourly, which includes hourly rate and the RVU incentive plan averaged out over the last 12 months; this role is not benefits eligible as a 1099 IC clinician
  • Recognized for its advanced cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, and trauma care programs
  • New grads are considered on a case-by-case basis with strong references
  • 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

Bellingham, Washington

City Description

The Bellingham-Mount Baker region is rich in history, culture, and the arts. You are never far from a fine art gallery, one-of-kind museum, or a performance venue. Bellingham, Washington, is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the U.S. and Canada border.

Lying on the shores of Bellingham Bay, the city is 85 miles north of Seattle and an hour south of Vancouver. Mount Baker looms as a backdrop for the city making the stunning beauty of Bellingham its major attraction.

The community takes pride in its friendly atmosphere, authentic neighborhoods, many cultural attractions, and clean environment. You can find relaxing or exhilarating outdoor activities here year-round.

Facility Caption

PeaceHealth

Facility Description

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Washington, is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a medical group practice with more than 1,100 clinicians and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.

Job Benefits

  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Mentorship and support within a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness programs
  • No cost for AI Scribe

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional emergency medical care to patients at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Respond to floor codes and collaborate with APCs to ensure efficient patient throughput in the emergency department.

Requirements

Must be a board-eligible or board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM or AOBEM). New graduates are considered on a case-by-case basis with strong references.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

High acuity careCardiac care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 15,609 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $58 per wRVU — implying roughly $905k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in emergency medicineranked against 1,046 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$510k–$917kEmergency Medicine median $473k (middle half $328k–$676k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$667k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Washington16 active1,052 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment516 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demand#1 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings483 in the last 30 days444 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend+22.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$905k$58/wRVU × 15,609 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,046 Emergency Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 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 ~$713k midpoint, that is roughly $29k–$50k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Emergency Medicine Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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<$540k
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$900k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 70% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,046 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Mentorship and support within a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts
Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness programs
No cost for AI Scribe

Living in Bellingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$674k
Typical market rent
$1,908/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bellingham, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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