Hospitalist Jobs in Washington

Hospitalist jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in hospital medicine groups, large integrated health systems, and academic medical centers serving communities from Seattle and Spokane to Tacoma and the Tri-Cities. Providence Health and Services, MultiCare Health System, and UW Medicine are among the most established hospitalist employers in the state, with consistent openings across inpatient medicine, nocturnist coverage, and co-management roles. Entry-level physicians completing residency and experienced senior hospitalists with subspecialty training in geriatrics or palliative care are both actively recruited. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerMultiCare Health System
Top cityTacoma, WA
Cities hiring18
Work type83% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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TeamHealth
Hospitalist Physician In Kennewick, WA
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Hospitalist Physician In Kennewick, WA
TeamHealth
Kennewick, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$185 - $195/hr
10,000+

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Hospitalist Physician In Anacortes, WA
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Hospitalist Physician In Anacortes, WA
TeamHealth
Anacortes, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
On-Site
10,000+

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University Of Washington
App (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), ICU Hospitalist Float
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App (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), ICU Hospitalist Float
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Provider Solutions & Development
Hospitalist
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Hospitalist
Provider Solutions & Development
Walla Walla, Washington
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$331k - $373k/yr
51-200

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Physician - Hospitalist (Per-Diem)
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Physician - Hospitalist (Per-Diem)
Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital
Yakima, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
BLS Certification

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Hospitalist Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tacoma
8 jobs
Bellingham
7 jobs
Vancouver
6 jobs
Yakima
5 jobs
Olympia
3 jobs
Spokane
3 jobs
Auburn
2 jobs
Seattle
2 jobs
Bellevue
1 job

Hospitalist Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MultiCare Health System
MultiCare Health System8 open roles
Sound Physicians
Sound Physicians5 open roles
PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs across Washington.

  • Active Washington State medical license issued by the Washington Medical Commission
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed internal medicine residency
  • Board certification or board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required for all inpatient hospitalist roles
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic health records, preferably Epic
  • Strong communication skills for care coordination with subspecialty and primary care teams

Hospitalist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hospitalist in Washington?

To become a hospitalist in Washington, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Washington Medical Commission, the state body that oversees physician licensure. You need an MD or DO degree, completion of an accredited residency in internal medicine or family medicine, and board certification or eligibility. Most Washington hospital systems also require credentialing through their medical staff office before you can practice.

How much do hospitalists make in Washington?

Hospitalists in Washington earn a median of about $307,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,230 for the lowest 10% to over $424,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hospitalists in Washington?

Employers hiring hospitalists in Washington right now include MultiCare Health System, Sound Physicians, and PeaceHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most consistent hospitalist openings, particularly for nocturnist and co-management positions.

Which Washington cities have the most hospitalist jobs?

The Washington cities with the most hospitalist openings are Tacoma, Bellingham, and Vancouver. Seattle drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of major health systems and UW Medicine's academic hospital network, while Spokane and Tacoma support steady hiring through regional medical centers and community hospital groups serving eastern and south Puget Sound populations.

Are there remote hospitalist jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're rare. Hospitalist work is fundamentally hands-on and requires direct patient care in an inpatient setting, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 17% of hospitalist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those typically involve telemedicine overflow coverage or administrative medical director responsibilities rather than standard rounding roles.

How can I get hired as a hospitalist in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly after residency through a new-graduate or early-career hospitalist program. UW Medicine and Providence Health run structured onboarding tracks for physicians new to hospital medicine, pairing new hires with experienced mentalists for the first several months. Completing a transitional or preliminary year at a Washington teaching hospital also strengthens your application, and holding an unrestricted Washington Medical Commission license before you apply gives you a clear advantage over candidates still awaiting licensure.

Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across hospital systems, multispecialty groups, and academic medical centers. Find the roles that fit your training and schedule preferences and apply directly to each one.

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