Job Description

Washington Rural Physician and Medical Leadership Opportunities

Help Us Build a Better Way for Rural Healthcare

This application may connect you with the specific opportunity you were viewing, as well as other current or upcoming rural healthcare positions that align with your experience and goals.

By joining the RSS Rural Talent Network, you are helping us build a more thoughtful and connected approach to rural recruitment, one that allows experienced professionals and rural healthcare organizations to find one another more quickly when the right need arises.

Every application helps strengthen a growing network of people who are willing to bring their experience, leadership, and heart to rural communities.

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.

This Is More Than a Physician Role

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.

Opportunities May Include

This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:

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  Chief Medical Officer
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  Vice President of Medical Affairs
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  Medical Director
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  Physician Executive
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  Chief of Staff
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  Family Medicine Physician
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  Internal Medicine Physician
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  Hospitalist
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  Emergency Medicine Physician
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  Family Medicine with Obstetrics Physician
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  OB/GYN Physician
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  General Surgeon
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  Pediatrician
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  Psychiatrist
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  Primary Care Physician
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  Rural Health Clinic Physician
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  Long-Term Care Medical Director
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  Hospice or Palliative Care Physician
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  Specialty physicians based on community need
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  Per diem physician coverage
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  Part-time physician opportunities
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  Short-term physician coverage
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  Permanent physician opportunities
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  Clinical roles with leadership responsibilities

What You May Lead or Support

Responsibilities will vary by organization and opportunity and may include:

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

What You Will Bring

Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:

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  Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
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  Current board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty
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  Eligibility for Washington physician licensure
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  Current DEA registration when required
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  Relevant clinical experience
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  Strong communication, collaboration, and professional judgment
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  The ability to adapt to the needs of a rural healthcare environment
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  Experience with Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, FQHCs, public hospital districts, or community healthcare organizations
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  Previous medical leadership experience for CMO, medical director, or physician executive roles
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  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.

Types of Opportunities

Opportunities may include:

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  Permanent employment
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  Part-time employment
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  Per diem coverage
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  Short-term physician coverage
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  Temporary-to-permanent opportunities
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  Medical director appointments
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  Clinical roles with administrative or leadership responsibilities
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  Independent contract arrangements where legally appropriate
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  Direct temporary employment with the healthcare organization

The 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.

Why Rural Washington?

Washington's rural communities are surrounded by mountains, forests, farmland, rivers, islands, and coastlines. These communities need physicians who understand that healthcare access close to home can affect the future of an entire region.

Practicing in a rural setting offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships, see the direct impact of your work, and help shape care in ways that may not be possible within a larger system.

Even short-term or per diem coverage can make a meaningful difference by protecting services, supporting local teams, and giving an organization time to find the right permanent solution.

Join the WA-RSS Rural Talent Network

By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential WA-RSS Rural Talent Network. You may be considered for current or upcoming physician and medical leadership opportunities that align with your specialty, experience, preferred location, availability, and goals.

Please submit your resume and let us know:

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  Which Washington communities or regions you would consider
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  Whether you are open to relocation or short-term travel
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  Whether you are interested in permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, leadership, or multiple types of opportunities
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  Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org

Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, clinical needs, schedule, and next steps.

Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.

Work Where It Matters.