Emergency Medicine Careers

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Moses Lake, Washington

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Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, APPs are essential to delivering fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to high-pressure situations—ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in moments of crisis.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our emergency medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing acute presentations or supporting throughput and coordination, you are backed by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time; Part Time; PRN
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Day; Night; Swing
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000620

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Emergency Medicine

Take the next step in your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant in Moses Lake, WA

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Moses Lake—better care, bettercollaboration, 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.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of nine EM board-certified physicians and three Advanced Practice providers at Samaritan Healthcare.
We are a level III trauma center with an annual ED volume of 25,000. We have a great relationship with the hospitalist service and support from general surgery, OB/GYN, radiology, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, GI, and tele neurology.
Work alongside our team of clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who are supportive and collaborative with other staff and departments.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/Board-eligible Physician Assistant with recent acute care experience
Due to the high acuity of patients and autonomy of the role ED experience is required

Scheduling:

We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our flexible scheduling allows you to spend quality time with your loved ones or enjoy the outdoors. We cover for each other when needed and strive to accommodate requested days off. Holidays are scheduled equitably.
Advanced Practice Provider shifts are 2p-2a and will work with three physicians on their shifts of 7a-7p, 10a-10p, and 7p-7a.

Key Responsibilities:

APPs see patients independently and have good support from physicians (a physician will always be on staff during their shift). APPs see all patients in the ED, however physicians manage the sickest patients.
Great collaboration among physicians with APPs. Physicians lean on APP staff to run the department while physicians see the most critical patients.
APPs work closely with physicians and physicians are very supportive of APPs. Physicians love to teach and collaborate with APPs.

Living and Working in Moses Lake:

Moses Lake is a place where work and nature blend seamlessly. Known for its expansive lake and stunning desert landscapes, this Washington gem offers the peace of small-town living and the vibrancy of outdoor adventures. Whether boating, fishing, or enjoying the local arts scene, Moses Lake is where you can truly enjoy life.
Our patients always come first. We’re a community-minded team and encourage our team members to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.
Growth and development are at the core of Sound’s medical practices, so we offer our clinicians opportunities and career advancement across the whole medical group.

Rewards and Compensation:

Compensation: Yearly compensation is $151,200.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every moment counts.
Collaboration:

You are part of a dynamic, team-based environment where APPs and physicians work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and coordinated care.
Accountability:

You lead with confidence, owning your role in the emergency department, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across key metrics like throughput, patient experience, and safety.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“The support APPs receive here is intentional. It’s not just about filling a role—it’s about setting people up for long-term success and making sure they’re empowered to deliver great care.”

April Burke,
Chief Advanced Practice Officer