Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, Per Diem - PICU/CICU

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, Per Diem - PICU/CICU 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.

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.

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.

This position is based in Seattle, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric care, Patient centered care, Clinical collaboration, Medical staff membership, Pediatric advanced life support, PALS, Emergency medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provides medical care in the PICU/CICU while coordinating with attending physicians and multidisciplinary health teams. Ensures high-quality patient care and service integration in alignment with the hospital's vision and standards.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, 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.