Emergency Medicine Physician
At a glance
Emergency Medicine Physician role at Sound Physicians. Port Angeles, WA · full-time · from $400,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Work with nurse leaders to take shared responsibility for the emergency department and improve patient care
- Join committees focused on pediatric care, vulnerable patients, violent restraints and emergency department operations
- Help shape department decisions by communicating consistently and contributing ideas with the team
What you bring
- You hold ABEM/AOBEM board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine; IM/FM training with emergency medicine experience is also considered
- You have PALS, BLS, ACLS and ATLS certifications
- You are authorized to work in the United States
Who this fits
This full-time role offers flexible 12-hour shifts, with full-time hours set at 120 per month; part-time and PRN options are also available. You’ll work with an emergency medicine team at Olympic Medical Center and collaborate with nurse leadership.
From the employer
Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Port Angeles, WA, and lead the way in patient care at Olympic Medical Center
Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you'll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care-creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.
If you're looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- At Olympic Medical Center, our collaborative Emergency Medicine team is comprised of 9 physician FTEs and 6 Advanced Practice Providers.
- Level 3 trauma, 67-bed acute care hospital.
- 21-bed Emergency Department.
- Annual volume of 29,500.
- 10 ICU-licensed beds.
- We promote inclusivity by involving the team in decisions and encouraging everyone to contribute ideas that shape our program.
- Our strong teamwork culture thrives on consistent communication, and a supportive OMC staff is always ready to help.
- Our emergency department leads hospital-wide changes through a collaborative environment that values feedback and inclusion.
- Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
- Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/Board-eligible Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) certification.
- IM/FM trained with Emergency Medicine experience will be considered.
- Additional certifications required: PALS, BLS, ACLS, ATLS.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Flexible scheduling of 12-hour shifts.
- Full-time is 120 hours per month. Part-time and PRN options available.
- Our model consists of 36 hours per day of physician coverage and 24 hours per day of APP coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- We actively collaborate with nurse leadership to collectively "own" the ED, consistently striving to improve patient care and ensuring we are attentive to those requiring our services.
- We actively contribute to various committees, including the pediatric committee, the vulnerable patients committee, the violent restraint workgroup, and the ED committee, and we are actively seeking to join additional committees.
Living and Working in Port Angeles:
- Port Angeles is where the beauty of the Pacific Northwest meets the spirit of adventure. With its stunning coastal views, proximity to Olympic National Park, and vibrant downtown, Port Angeles offers a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by nature's wonders. Whether hiking through lush forests, exploring the waterfront, or taking in the local art scene, Port Angeles is a place where you can truly experience the best of the outdoors and community.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Base annual 1099 compensation is an average of $400k+.
- Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Jill Herrera, Clinical Recruiter