Washington Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities

Rural Staffing Services • Washington, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This application connects physicians with rural healthcare positions across Washington, including medical leadership, permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, and clinical coverage roles. Rural Staffing Services (RSS) partners with various rural healthcare organizations to find physicians dedicated to serving these communities. The role extends beyond clinical practice, often involving shaping services, mentoring, supporting leadership, and becoming a community pillar. Some positions blend clinical practice with medical leadership, while others offer flexible coverage to maintain services. Ideal candidates are collaborative, adaptable, clinically grounded, and committed to building trust.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Schedule, compensation, call expectations, credentialing requirements, travel support, housing, and employment structure will be explained before you decide whether to move forward with a specific opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree