Job Description
Are you ready to practice hospital medicine surrounded by breathtaking coastal views and a Pacific Northwest charm? Join TeamHealth at Island Health, recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in the U.S.; known for providing compassionate, high-quality care to the residents of Anacortes, Washington, and surrounding communities.
TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, board-certified family medicine/internal medicine physician with 1-2 years working hospitalist experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive, collegial environment that values teamwork, balance, and clinical excellence.
Island Health is a Level III community hospital and Level II Stroke Center with 43 total beds and a 6-bed open ICU. Enjoy a block schedule of day shifts only from 7a-7p, while overseeing 17-18 total patient encounters per shift. Our hospitalist team does handle vent management as the only required procedure within the open ICU and have tele-ICU available 24/7 as needed for back-up support. From 7p-7a we have a tele-hospitalist team overseeing the night shift, that typically consists of 2-5 admissions with RRT available 24/7 when needed. Our established ED team will respond to all codes as needed. Island Health utilizes Meditech Expanse with Dragon Dictation for their EMR, and we have most specialty support in place for any consults that are needed throughout the shift and onsite helipad available for transfers.
Position Overview
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Benefits
Facility
Island Hospital is a 43-bed community hospital, a designated Level III trauma facility and a Level II stroke center. Cardiac care, cancer care, a birth center, pain clinic and hyperbaric wound care center are just a few of the services available for patients. Island Hospital employs more than 750 staff members and has five family care clinics, as well as six specialty clinics. Island Hospital is a public hospital district, (Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2) comprising boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands. Five publicly elected Commissioners govern the hospital district to ensure best practices are fairly enforced, monitor facility upgrades and see to the enhancement of community services offered to residents of the district.
About the City
Twelve-and-a-half miles of saltwater shoreline and five freshwater lakes make Anacortes, Washington, a paradise for water-lovers. This city hosts a myriad of recreational activities for all ages, interests, and skill levels. Anacortes is homeport for numerous sailing and power yacht charters. Here you can enjoy sailing, power boating, whale watching, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, golf, camping, sport fishing, bird watching, scuba diving, beachcombing, and much more. There are four full-service marinas and three public boat launches. Take the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands, a haven for marine mammals and countless other species, including killer whales. Watch pods of Orca whales feed in the waters of Puget Sound, or visit Fidalgo Island, home to sea life ranging from sea stars and octopus to otters and seals. The public beaches and tidepools represent an exciting opportunity for curious children. This island is home to an underwater state park. Anacortes provides spectacular views of Mount Erie Park that rises 1,300 feet above the town. Just minutes away the busiest park in the state, Deception Pass Bridge brings spectacular views and unique stretches of beach.
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Hospitalist
Physician
Island Hospital
Anacortes, WA
Full-Time
Opening 62120BR
Your Recruiter:
Adam Larson
Phone Number:
(469) 644-6744
Location
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