Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Washington
Hospitalist physician jobs in Washington draw consistent demand, concentrated in large health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups serving the state's urban corridors from Seattle and Bellevue through Spokane. Hiring ranges from early-career physicians completing residency to senior hospitalists stepping into medical director or quality leadership roles, with the strongest need in internal medicine, nocturnist coverage, and complex care management. Providence Health and Services, MultiCare Health System, and UW Medicine are among the most established hospitalist employers in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Our Covington Team as a Swing Hospitalist Physician Assistant– A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Puyallup—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
We are hiring for a Swing Hospitalist. A swing hospitalist requires working exclusively on swing shifts (10 a.m.- 10 p.m.). Candidates must be comfortable with the swing schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during swing hours.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 5 physicians, 2 advanced practitioners, and a Medical Director
- Partner with our other MultiCare partner hospitals for transfers of care & specialty coverage
Qualifications:
- Board-certified, experienced physician assistant; minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
- Active PA license or eligible to become licensed in WA
- Authorized to work in the United States
Scheduling:
- Full-time position follows a 7-day on, 7-day off rotation
- Shifts for the swing position are scheduled from 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in a small community hospital setting with minimal onsite specialty coverage
- Swing APPs are responsible for admissions and cross-cover; there may be occasional rounding as well
- High level of autonomy
- No ICU, no codes; hospitalists do respond to rapids
Living and Working in Covington:
- Covington isn’t just where we work- it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect mix of suburban comfort and natural beauty. Surrounded by scenic parks, trails, and easy access to the outdoors, Covington offers a welcoming community with family-friendly neighborhoods. With local events, a strong sense of connection, and proximity to Seattle and Tacoma, Covington is a place where you can truly feel at home.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Base salary is $165K for full-time swings
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Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401 (k) with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiting | mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092
Join Our Covington Team as a Swing Hospitalist Physician Assistant– A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Puyallup—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
We are hiring for a Swing Hospitalist. A swing hospitalist requires working exclusively on swing shifts (10 a.m.- 10 p.m.). Candidates must be comfortable with the swing schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during swing hours.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 5 physicians, 2 advanced practitioners, and a Medical Director
- Partner with our other MultiCare partner hospitals for transfers of care & specialty coverage
Qualifications:
- Board-certified, experienced physician assistant; minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
- Active PA license or eligible to become licensed in WA
- Authorized to work in the United States
Scheduling:
- Full-time position follows a 7-day on, 7-day off rotation
- Shifts for the swing position are scheduled from 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in a small community hospital setting with minimal onsite specialty coverage
- Swing APPs are responsible for admissions and cross-cover; there may be occasional rounding as well
- High level of autonomy
- No ICU, no codes; hospitalists do respond to rapids
Living and Working in Covington:
- Covington isn’t just where we work- it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect mix of suburban comfort and natural beauty. Surrounded by scenic parks, trails, and easy access to the outdoors, Covington offers a welcoming community with family-friendly neighborhoods. With local events, a strong sense of connection, and proximity to Seattle and Tacoma, Covington is a place where you can truly feel at home.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Base salary is $165K for full-time swings
-
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401 (k) with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiting | mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist physician 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 or family medicine residency
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty
- Current ACLS and BLS certification required by most Washington hospital credentialing departments
- Experience with electronic health records, particularly Epic, which dominates Washington health systems
- Ability to obtain hospital privileges and complete credentialing through a Washington facility's medical staff office
Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist physician in Washington?
To practice as a hospitalist physician in Washington, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Washington Medical Commission, which requires completing medical school, an accredited residency in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related field, and passing the required licensing examinations. Most Washington health systems also require board certification and successful completion of hospital credentialing and privileging before you can see patients independently.
How much do hospitalist physicians make in Washington?
Hospitalist physicians in Washington earn a median of about $340,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $222,990 for the lowest 10% to over $406,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalist physicians in Washington?
Employers hiring hospitalist physicians in Washington right now include MultiCare Health System, Sound Physicians, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and regional hospital networks, consistently maintain hospitalist programs and recruit year-round to cover both daytime and nocturnist shifts.
Which Washington cities have the most hospitalist physician jobs?
The Washington cities with the most hospitalist physician openings are Yakima, Tacoma, and Seattle. The Seattle metro anchors the largest share of positions due to the concentration of major health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups headquartered there, while Spokane and Tacoma support strong regional hospital markets that regularly recruit hospitalists to staff inpatient programs serving their surrounding communities.
Are there remote hospitalist physician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Hospitalist medicine is a hands-on, bedside specialty, and the vast majority of roles require daily on-site presence in a hospital or inpatient facility. About 0% of hospitalist physician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth triage, utilization review, or administrative medical director functions rather than direct patient rounding.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist physician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your residency training and applying directly to Washington health systems that run new-physician onboarding programs, such as those at UW Medicine and MultiCare Health System, which regularly bring on early-career hospitalists. Seeking a supervised nocturnist or swing-shift position lets you build inpatient experience faster than traditional schedules, and holding an active Washington Medical Commission license with board eligibility on record gives your application a concrete edge over candidates still mid-credentialing.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist physician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to hospitalist physician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred region within Washington, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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