St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Washington is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department at a Level IV Trauma Center embedded within a full-service community hospital. The facility delivers a broad scope of acute care services — from heart and vascular care to advanced orthopedics — giving the emergency physician a well-resourced, collegial environment backed by on-site subspecialty support. Independent contractor (1099) status and a signing bonus make this an attractive opportunity for clinicians seeking flexibility alongside a stable, high-quality practice setting in the Pacific Northwest.
Perks and Benefits
- Signing bonus available
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME access and professional development resources through a dedicated clinician education institute
- Clinician wellness program and peer referral program
- Mentorship and collegial support from a national network of emergency medicine specialists
Practice Highlights
- Emergency department at a designated Level IV Trauma Center
- Epic EMR platform in use across the facility
- On-site diagnostic imaging and radiology services supporting rapid workup
- Accredited Heart Failure Center with dedicated heart and vascular care service line
- State-of-the-art orthopedics program available for consultation and co-management
- Sleep disorders center and additional ancillary services rounding out the inpatient campus
- Community hospital setting with a patient population drawn from Lakewood and the surrounding Pierce County region
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM required
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Washington State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community-based Level IV trauma and emergency department
About the Community
Lakewood is a city of approximately 70,000 in Pierce County, situated just southwest of Tacoma and within an hour of Seattle — offering the amenities of a major metropolitan corridor without the cost or congestion of living in it. The region is defined by stunning Pacific Northwest scenery, with Mount Rainier National Park, Puget Sound waterways, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges all within easy reach for hiking, skiing, boating, and outdoor recreation year-round. Lakewood's cost of living is notably lower than Seattle proper, and the area is served by strong public and private schools, making it a compelling destination for physicians relocating with families.