Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, Washington is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Facility Medical Director of its Level IV Emergency Department. This is a leadership role with genuine operational autonomy — the Medical Director shapes scheduling, workflow, and department performance while practicing clinically in a 48-bed acute care community hospital that has served the greater Arlington region since 1901. The position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement and is backed by national leadership education, clinical resources, and operational infrastructure.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Leadership autonomy over scheduling, workflow design, and department performance metrics
- Access to national leadership education programs and clinical resources
- Operational support infrastructure from a large national emergency medicine organization
- Paid professional liability insurance (confirm tail vs. occurrence at time of offer)
Practice Highlights
- Level IV Emergency Department at a 48-bed licensed acute care community hospital
- Facility Medical Director role — direct influence over department scheduling, clinical workflows, and performance outcomes
- Multidisciplinary care model with clinical specialists and support services integrated across the campus
- On-site services include in-house laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation
- Additional service lines: critical care, general surgery, and a Family Birth Center
- Highly trained clinical nursing teams and board-certified hospitalists supporting inpatient and ED operations
- Hospital underwent a significant renovation and expansion in 2010, providing a modern physical plant
- Community hospital setting with a broad, regional patient population served since 1901
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Washington State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior leadership experience in an emergency department setting preferred; demonstrated ability to drive department performance and team engagement
- Comfort with the full clinical scope of a community-level emergency department, including critical care stabilization
About the Community
Arlington is a growing community in Snohomish County, situated in the Stillaguamish River valley at the foot of the Cascade foothills — roughly 45 miles north of Seattle and 30 miles east of Everett. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, fishing, and access to North Cascades wilderness, combined with a low cost of living relative to the greater Seattle metro. Families are drawn to the area's strong schools, small-town character, and easy access to the cultural and professional amenities of the broader Puget Sound region.