Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, Per Diem - Olympia

12 days ago
Olympia, Washington$107.07 - $128.55 hourlyPer Diem / PRNHospital Medicine

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Seattle Children's as a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician – Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $107 - $129/hr
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Seattle Children's in United States.

Key Skills

Medical Care CoordinationPatient Centered CareQuality Standards AdherencePediatricsEmergency MedicineCollaborationSubspecialty Services Integration

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD Degree and be Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Required credentials include licensure as a Physician in Washington State or a WAMI region state, Federal DEA Registration, and maintaining appropriate clinical privileges at Seattle Children's.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, Per Diem - Olympia at Seattle Children's a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospital Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Seattle Children's is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Seattle Children's lists compensation for this physician position at $107k to $128k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $128000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Olympia, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($107k–$128k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Care Coordination, Patient Centered Care, Quality Standards Adherence, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Collaboration, Subspecialty Services Integration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician provides medical care within the assigned area, ensuring coordination with attending physicians, nursing staff, and various subspecialty services. Responsibilities include ensuring the quality of all patient care and service while integrating these services with Seattle Children's orga...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Seattle Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

12d ago

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