A regional not-for-profit health system in Bellingham, Washington is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for 1099 independent contractor coverage at a PeaceHealth medical center — part of a 10-hospital Catholic health system with approximately 16,000 caregivers and more than 1,100 providers serving urban and rural communities across Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Bellingham sits on Puget Sound at the foot of the North Cascades, offering an exceptional Pacific Northwest lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation, the Canadian border, and the greater Seattle corridor. This engagement connects you to a nationwide clinician network built around peer collaboration and patient-centered care.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation — 1099 independent contractor structure with competitive rates
- Paid professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible block scheduling typical of locum and independent contractor engagements
- Access to a national network of thousands of clinicians for peer support, communication, and collaboration
- Backing of an established industry-leading emergency medicine management organization with deep operational resources
Practice Highlights
- Emergency department embedded within a PeaceHealth medical center — a not-for-profit Catholic health system with 10 medical centers across the Pacific Northwest
- System-wide infrastructure supporting both urban and rural patient populations throughout Washington, Oregon, and Alaska
- Medical group practice of more than 1,100 providers across the PeaceHealth network, enabling robust subspecialty consultation and referral pathways
- Culture centered on evidence-based, patient-first decision-making aligned with a mission-driven not-for-profit health system
- Collaborative practice environment supported by a nationwide clinician community promoting shared clinical knowledge
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Washington State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity
About the Community
Bellingham is a vibrant Pacific Northwest city of approximately 90,000 situated on Puget Sound between Seattle and Vancouver, BC — offering the rare combination of urban amenities and immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation including hiking in the North Cascades, skiing at Mount Baker, kayaking, and sailing. The city is home to Western Washington University, a thriving arts and food scene, and consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized cities in the country. Cost of living remains favorable relative to Seattle, and the Canadian border is less than 20 miles away, adding an international dimension to daily life.