Permanent Emergency Medicine Job in Elma, Washington
Job Quick Facts
• Reference #: NW-00015
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Elma, WA
• Facility Type: Hospital
• Shift Schedule: 13 shifts per month - 8a-8p, 8p-8a
• Trauma Level: IV
• Stroke Level: III
• Cardiac center Level: II
• ED Patient Census: 16,000
• Support Staff: 1 Mid-Level
• Case Load: 17-21 patients per day
Benefits:
• $420k/year + Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits - medical, dental, life-insurance, retirement
• Great CME and PTO
• Paid medical malpractice
• Sign-on bonus, relocation allowance negotiable
Requirements:
• Active/pending WA license
• BC/BE in in Emergency Medicine
• 2+ years of experience preferred but not required
Facility Details
Established in 1989, this Critical Access Health System is experiencing significant growth, with plans for facility expansion set for 2024. The system features a comprehensive array of services, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, a Level II Cardiac Center, a Level III Stroke Center, and Level IV Trauma Care. It is well-equipped with two rural healthcare clinics and an urgent care center open seven days a week. These facilities have the capabilities to stabilize and provide advanced trauma life support for critically injured patients before transferring them to a higher-level trauma center, whether by ambulance or helicopter. The upcoming new facility aims to combine state-of-the-art technology with a healing, spa-like atmosphere, prioritizing quality, accessibility, and compassion in patient care.
Community Details
Elma, WA, is a community nestled in the Chehalis River Valley in Eastern Grays Harbor County, about 30 miles west of Olympia and 40 miles from the coast. Historically a commercial hub for local agricultural and timber industries, Elma has seen a shift towards a more diverse economy with an increase in commuters, retirees, and new commercial and industrial enterprises. Benefiting from its strategic location at the intersection of State Routes 8 and 12 and modern utility infrastructure, including state-of-the-art sewage treatment and fiber-optic pipelines, Elma offers a blend of rural charm and economic opportunity. The city is committed to maintaining a high quality of life, with excellent schools, a reliable workforce, and a commitment to environmental sustainability and commu