Physiatrist
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Job Description
- Job Id: 106267
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Puyallup, WA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Jan 11, 2027 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p (Flexible)
- 7-8 hours on-site shift
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
Patient Information
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Average Daily Volume: 10-14
- Rounding: Yes
Facility Information
- No. of Beds in Department: 38
- Trauma Level: I
- EMR System: Epic
Privileges & Compliance
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Required Procedures
Medical management
Provide Clinical Input on the Following
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Brain injury
- Stroke
- Multiple trauma
- Neurogenic bowel/bladder
- Skin integrity
- Amputation
- Other complex medical rehabilitation cases
Collaborate with the Following Programs and Services
- IP Rehabilitation Psychology, Neuropsychology & Adaptive Driving Program
- Dedicated Outpatient Rehabilitation Nursing Clinic
- Community outreach programs for TBI, stroke, & SCI populations
Job Requirements
- Board: BC/BE
- Licenses: Licensed in WA or IMLC
- DEA: DEA required
- Certifications: BLS (AHA)
Key Responsibilities
The Physiatrist will provide clinical management and input for complex rehabilitation cases including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and strokes. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychology and nursing, to support patient recovery and community outreach programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and hold a valid Washington state license or IMLC. A current DEA registration and BLS certification are required to perform clinical duties in this inpatient setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.4 / 10 · top 5% in physical medicine & rehabilitation | ranked against 208 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Washington | 6 active | 209 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment525 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand | #20 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed |
| New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings | 108 in the last 30 days | 40 the 30 days before (+170%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay trend | −16.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physiatrist at Adelphi Staffing a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 208 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Work-Life Balance Distribution
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Puyallup
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $526k
- Typical market rent
- $2,199/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- 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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.