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Everett, Washington

Hospitalist Physician, Per Diem

Hospital MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$125-$186.86/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking an Internal Medicine physician to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a growth-minded Internal Medicine physician to divide clinical time between inpatient hospitalist medicine and complex urgent care for seniors. This unique role is centered on caring for medically complex patients in innovative ways, including providing high-acuity outpatient alternatives to hospitalization. A majority of shifts are inpatient hospitalist shifts, with the remaining shifts in complex urgent care.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in adult medicine, such as hospitalist practice or a similar setting, along with experience caring for high-acuity, medically complex patients.

  • Hospitalist care: The hospitalist team is well supported and works closely with ICU, emergency department, specialty, and palliative care partners. The team also has strong ties to the Washington State University residency program, with residents rotating through the service.
  • Optum Advantage Clinic role: This clinic provides a high-touch alternative to the emergency department and hospitalization for eligible patients, including intensive outpatient treatment when needed, with multiple visits over several hours in a single day. The clinic is equipped to provide services such as IV diuresis, IV antibiotics, expedited virtual specialty consultation, imaging including X-ray and CT, and procedures. Residents in the Washington State University Internal Medicine residency program also rotate through the Optum Advantage Clinic.

The schedule is thoughtfully integrated across these settings, creating variety in practice while supporting balance and flexibility. Providers benefit from a collaborative environment that makes it possible to deliver excellent, innovative care while also enjoying time for family, travel, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted Washington State medical license by employment date
  • Current Washington State DEA certificate by employment date
  • Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Managed care experience
  • One or more years of experience post-training
  • Experience caring for complex geriatric patients

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125.00 to 186.86 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will divide clinical time between inpatient hospitalist medicine and complex urgent care for seniors. This role involves managing medically complex patients and providing high-acuity outpatient alternatives to hospitalization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted Washington State medical license and a current DEA certificate. Applicants should be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine with proficiency in electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Geriatric careHigh-acuity patient careVerbal communicationImaging interpretation

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$324k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,169 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$260k–$389kHospital Medicine median $339k (middle half $329k–$358k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$303k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Washington44 active1,168 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 35% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment522 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings421 in the last 30 days425 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,698 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,169 Hospital Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), 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 ~$324k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$185k
0
$185k-245k
10
$245k-305k
3
$305k-365k
4
$365k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140-$150/hr
#2

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$275k-$900k
#3

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

$180-$190/hr
#4

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,169 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Everett

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$628k
Typical market rent
$1,919/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.