Washington Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities at Rural Staffing Services in Washington, Washington, United States

Job description

• About the job Washington Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities
• Washington Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities
• Physician Leadership and Clinical Opportunities Across Washington
• Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, community health centers, and healthcare organizations throughout Washington to identify physicians who understand the importance of serving rural communities.
• We are currently connecting with physicians interested in active and upcoming medical leadership, permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, and clinical coverage opportunities across Washington.
• These opportunities may include positions within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, public hospital districts, community hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care organizations, and integrated rural healthcare systems.
• In rural healthcare, physicians often have an impact far beyond a single department or patient encounter.
• They may care for generations of families, help shape clinical services, mentor other professionals, support hospital leadership, and become trusted members of the community.
• Some opportunities may combine clinical practice with medical leadership. Others may provide flexible per diem or short-term coverage that helps a rural facility maintain services while recruiting for a permanent physician.
• The strongest rural physicians are collaborative, adaptable, clinically grounded, and committed to building trust with patients, employees, leaders, and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered medical care
• Supporting continuity of care in rural and underserved communities
• Participating in call, inpatient, outpatient, emergency, or procedural coverage
• Providing short-term or per diem coverage during vacancies, leave, or increased demand
• Supporting clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness
• Collaborating with nursing, advanced practice providers, clinical teams, and operational leaders
• Participating in medical staff leadership, peer review, credentialing, or governance
• Helping develop or strengthen clinical programs and service lines
• Mentoring physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinicians
• Supporting physician recruitment, retention, and engagement
• Advising executive leadership and governing boards on clinical matters
• Helping improve access, outcomes, and care coordination
• Building trusted relationships with patients, families, employees, and community partners
• Considering a permanent opportunity when the organization and community are the right fit

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Current board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty
• Eligibility for Washington physician licensure
• Current DEA registration when required
• Relevant clinical experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and professional judgment
• The ability to adapt to the needs of a rural healthcare environment
• Experience with Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, FQHCs, public hospital districts, or community healthcare organizations
• Previous medical leadership experience for CMO, medical director, or physician executive roles
• A patient-centered, team-focused, and community-minded approach
• Specific credentialing, privileging, call, schedule, certification, and experience requirements will depend on the organization and position.

Skills

Required

• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Clinically grounded
• Committed to building trust
• Current DEA registration when required