Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Hospitalist in Sunnyside, WA

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Sunnyside, WA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 15 hours Contract Duration: 4 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Sunnyside, Washington, 98944!

We are seeking a Board Certified Hospitalist for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity starts on Jan 31, 2026, and includes 24-hour on-site shifts with a mix of 12-15 hour day shifts plus night call. The assignment involves working in a critical access hospital with a trauma center and ICU beds, providing comprehensive hospitalist care and responding to inpatient codes.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Washington
• Facility Type:
  Critical Access Hospital
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 31, 2026
• LOA: 4 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Hospitalist
• Schedule:
  
  24-hour shifts (12pm-12pm), handoff on last day between 12-3pm, orientation on Jan 31, 2026

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide hospitalist services, including admissions and rounding for a facility
• Manage an average daily census of patients
• Deliver care in a trauma setting with ICU beds
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests
• Respond to all inpatient codes and provide 24/7 call coverage
• Perform emergent intubations (preferred)

Additional Information

• Must be Board Certified in Hospital Medicine
• Current Washington license required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience; no new graduates

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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