PEACEHEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PA OR NP
Listed compensation
$86-$111/hr
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Job Description
Are you a dedicated emergency medicine advanced practice clinician 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-certified nurse practitioner or physician assistant with EM experience to join our team. 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 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. Clinicians at this facility provide care for an annual volume of 69,000 with a 22% admit rate.
Our dedicated team sees high acuity levels at an average of 2.1 patients per hour. During all shifts our physicians respond to floor codes and will 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.
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
- Competitive compensation with an estimated all-in base salary range of $86 to $111 hourly, which includes hourly rate plus RVU incentive plan averaged out over the last 12 months as a W-2 clinician
- New grads will go through a 60-day orientation at ½ regular rate before moving to standard rate
- 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
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 St. Joseph Medical Center
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 provided
- Free and unlimited CMEs via TeamHealth; contains over 300k to choose from
- Reimbursement of WA license and DEA renewals once you have started
- Holiday pay
- Sign-on bonus available
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness programs
- Support and knowledge from an industry leader
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients in a Level II trauma center environment. Collaborate with physicians and specialty support teams to manage high acuity cases and assist in fast track operations.
Requirements
Must be a board-certified nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Requires previous experience in emergency medicine.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Team Health ranks #14 of 19 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · above average in emergency medicine (np) | ranked against 265 Emergency Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $179k–$231k | Emergency Medicine NP median $166k (middle half $139k–$196k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$191k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 14% offer loan repayment309 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine NP hiring demand | #1 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 98 postings, 133 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine NP listings | 85 in the last 30 days | 107 the 30 days before (−21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine NP pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Team Health | #14 of 19 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$205k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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