Hospitalist | Physician

Hospitalist Physician – Locum Tenens / Per Diem | Walla Walla, WA

Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician in Walla Walla, WA — Per Diem inpatient/ICU coverage starting May 4, 2026. Join a dynamic hospitalist team providing high-quality inpatient and ICU care in beautiful Walla Walla, Washington.

Job Details

• Location: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Walla Walla healthcare jobs; Washington hospitalist jobs)
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Per Diem Hospitalist
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: Ongoing
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm), Tuesday to Tuesday
• Coverage: 1–2 weeks per month
• Patient Encounters: 10–15 per shift
• Setting: Open ICU, Level 3 Trauma Center (ICU coverage, ventilator management)
• Estimated Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $4,910–$5,260

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (required) — board certified hospitalist preferred
• Active Washington State medical license (or ability to obtain) — Washington physician jobs candidates encouraged to apply
• Minimum 1 year of recent hospitalist experience (inpatient, ICU experience preferred)
• Current ACLS certification
• Documentation of at least 15 ventilator/vent management cases within the past 24 months (submit case log with CV; remove PHI/HIPAA-protected data)
• Experience managing adult inpatients including ICU-level care and ventilation management
• Ability to interpret EKGs and manage common inpatient clinical scenarios
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care as a hospitalist physician including open ICU coverage and ventilator management
• Manage and document ventilation cases and non-invasive ventilation
• Perform and oversee adult inpatient procedures as required by facility scope
• Interpret EKGs, triage acute issues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (anesthesia, surgery, radiology, etc.)
• Coordinate patient care and transitions, ensuring accurate and timely documentation per facility protocols
• Deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced, supportive hospital environment

Why This Locum Tenens Hospitalist Role

This locum tenens hospitalist opportunity offers flexible per diem scheduling, hands-on ICU and ventilator experience, and the chance to join a collaborative team in a Level 3 Trauma Center. Enjoy living in Walla Walla — known for its charming downtown, award-winning wineries, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

How to Apply: Apply now to be considered for this Hospitalist Physician locum tenens assignment in Walla Walla, Washington. Please submit your CV, current ACLS, board certification, and ventilator case log (remove PHI). For questions about this Washington hospitalist job, contact our locum tenens team.

Join our healthcare team today — apply now for this per diem hospitalist physician role in Walla Walla, WA!

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.