Hospitalist Physician – Everett, WA
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Optum Washington (formerly The Everett Clinic) is looking for a talented physician to join our exceptional Hospitalist team working at the Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington. 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. 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.
Our opportunity could vary based on preference, from Partial FTE to Full Time.
Hospitalist
We are seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine physician to work with a growing inpatient service at a vibrant 500-bed safety-net community hospital in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle. The team is composed of 80+ providers. The hospital has a robust multidisciplinary staff that supports all inpatient work, including subspecialists, pharmacists, social workers, respiratory and physical therapists, palliative care, etc.
A full time position enjoys a hospitalist schedule of 14-17 shifts per month, with no more than 3 night shifts per year.  The average daily census ranges between 14-18 patients per shift.
The Everett community is socio-economically diverse, and the successful applicant would have a lively curiosity about people from different backgrounds and desire to understand patients and their families’ communities.
The Medical Hospitalist Team is very well-supported with strong relationships with its ICU, ER, subspecialists and palliative care colleagues.
This community hospital has deep ties to both the University of Washington with a long tradition of teaching medical students as well as the Washington State University, now serving as a principal training site for both the internal medicine residency program and third-year Medicine clerks.
Our providers enjoy a balanced lifestyle that allows them to explore the natural beauty here, travel abroad, spend time with family, and also practice excellent evidence-based medicine with fascinating patients in a supportive environment.
With Optum Washington you will experience:
- Coordinated Care – across multiple disciplines
- Excellent communication with Providers
- Epic EMR
- Variable and exciting patient care mix
- Patient Focused Environment
- Integrated Practice Unit – Collaborative care model working to facilitate disease management
- Above Market Compensation
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 WA State Medical License or ability to obtain prior to hire
- Current WA DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to hire
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine
- EMR proficient
- Proven positive attitude and solid work ethic
- Proven self-starter with ability to practice with a high degree of independence
- Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $260,000 – $387,000. 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.
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.
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.
Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2302010
Business Segment Optum Care Delivery
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Director
Travel No
Country: US
Overtime Status Exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position No
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