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Emergency: Spokane, Washington

The Level III trauma center operates 24 hours a day and is staffed with more than 40 registered nurses experienced in emergency, trauma, and critical care.

Emergency Services department also includes cardiac treatment rooms specifically designed for patients with cardiac emergencies.

Physicians work eight-hour shifts with double coverage provided by mid-levels 8 hours a day.

The Express Care unit is staffed by Nurse Practitioners 12 hours a day.

Annual Emergency Department Volume: 36,000

ED Bed Capacity: 21

Contract Established: 2005

Full-time candidates must be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or a Primary Care specialty with recent ED experience. Requirements also include current ACLS, ATLS and PALS certification. Candidates must possess strong communication skills with patients and their families and bring a collaborative approach to practice management.

A 53,000-square-foot addition was added in 2002, expanding the hospital by 40 percent. The additional space houses a Cardiac Cath Lab, a new MRI in the radiology department, new surgical suites, an expanded and upgraded outpatient area and an Emergency Department more than double its original size. A community-based, non-profit hospital. As a Level III facility, Valley Hospital and Medical Center is a regional center for major surgical procedures offering an extensive range of inpatient, maternity and outpatient services -- covering the healthcare needs of all ages.

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Careers for Physicians and Allied Health Professionals

Sterling understands that qualified, dedicated providers are the backbone of every successful practice. We invite you to learn more about the benefits of working with Sterling. The Clinical Opportunities section of our website will allow you to search job postings, and our recruiting staff is available to answer any questions you may have. Please complete our Physician Information Request Form or call 800-476-4587 and ask to speak to a physician recruiter.

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Evelyn Torkelson at torkele@empirehealth.org

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Family Practice: Spokane, Washington

Join a well respected family practice group (no OB) with a beautiful office setting in the Spokane Valley. The office is across the street from a newly expanded 123-bed level III hospital. The Spokane Valley is experiencing a lot of growth including housing developments, schools and businesses.

In addition, the sunny Inland Northwest offers four seasons and year-round recreational activities. Exceptional fly-fishing, skiing, camping and water sports are in close proximity. Spokane is a livable city of nearly 400,000 residents with five universities and colleges---a place where you can enjoy the symphony, theater and opera as well as diverse cultural events.

We have excellent schools, affordable housing and hospitable people. As stated in the January/February issue of Unique Opportunities, physicians come to Spokane for good culture, good skiing, and a safe environment, where they can have not only a good practice but a good family life.

Contact: Evelyn Torkelson Deaconess Medical Center 800-752-4890 Fax 509-473-3184
Email torkele@empirehealth.org

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Internal Medicine: Spokane, Washington

Private Practice

Spokane Valley, WA Private Practice

Seeking BC/BE full time IM trained physician to join practice with increasing volumes in Spokane Valley. Call sharing group of 1:6. Hospitalist covers admissions. Beautiful Northwest area serving 1.5 million. Diverse cultural and outdoor recreational activities.

Please send CV to:

Evelyn Torkelson, VP Physician Recruitment and Outreach Services 800-752-4890 torkele@empirehealth.org

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Internal Medicine: Spokane, Washington

Internal Medicine Faculty Position - Spokane, WA

Seeking an internist to join the faculty at Internal Medicine Residency Spokane, a jointly sponsored residency program at two tertiary facilities in Spokane, Washington. Will teach residents at Deaconess Medical Center and Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Requires excellent clinical, teaching and mentoring skills. For more information on these hospitals, visit www.Deaconess-Spokane.org and www.shmc.org .

Spokane (www.visitspokane.com ) is one of the few excellent communities to practice top tier medicine and raise a family.

Outdoor recreational opportunities abound as well as cultural, educational and medical services that only this city can offer.

From the residents:

Spokane is a great town, especially after moving from a big city like Seattle. It only takes me 8 minutes to drive to work! Becky Lachenmaier, M.D.

Spokane offers proximity to many outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and mountain biking. Diane Lefcort, M.D.

Spokane is a four-season city with each season contributing to the regions unique lifestyle.

Summer weather is ideal for enjoying numerous mountain, river and lake recreations and the many mountainous winter sport areas receive a great deal of snow; sometimes enjoying a five to six-month season.

While Spokane and the surrounding region are a haven for outdoorsmen, the arts and cultural activities are equally popular here. The city maintains its own symphony orchestra and jazz orchestra, is a regular stop for touring Broadway shows and major concert tours and offers a host of destinations for theatrical productions, live music and dozens of art galleries and museums.

For more information: Evelyn Torkelson, VP Physician Recruitment and Outreach Services 800-752-4890; torkele@empirehealth.org

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Neurosurgery: Spokane, Washington

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

NEUROSURGERY OPPORTUNITY

Spokane, Washington

BC/BE Neurosurgeon needed to participate in the growth of interoperative CT or MRI, brain mapping, trauma, thoracolumbar fusions and aneurysm surgery. Strong oncology service. Subsidy support available from three local hospitals. Call 1:3.

4-season climate surrounded by lakes and ski hills

Quality lifestyle, cost of living and business climate Readers Digest "Best Places to Raise a Family"

Golf Magazine's referred to Spokane as the "golf capital of the Pacific Northwest."

We're the hub of a 2-million person, 36-county playground that takes in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Northeastern Oregon. We're 18 miles from the Idaho state line and 110 miles from Canada. Wilderness lakes, rolling wheat fields, spectacular mountain ranges and desert wild flowers are an easy drive away. Near Nature, Near Perfect!

For more information contact:

mmh.office@armackay.net

A R MacKay MD

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ObGyn: Spokane, Washington

Private Practice

Spokane, WA - Private Practice

Looking for a great OB Gyn practice opportunity? We offer a full range of obstetric and gynecological services and are committed to providing excellence in womens health care in a supportive environment.

Call 1:5. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision including family. Retirement after 1st and 2nd year. VAC/CME negotiable. 4 weeks/2 CME/employee.

Eastern Washington has many year-round recreational activities from skiing to fishing. Cultural activities include symphony, performing arts and historic sites. We have excellent schools, affordable housing and hospitable people.

As stated in Unique Opportunities, Physicians come to Spokane for good culture, good skiing, and a safe environment, where they can have not only a good practice but a good family life.

Contact: Evelyn Torkelson 800.752.4890 Fax 509.473.3184 torkele@empirehealth.org
http://www.ob-gynassociatesofspokane.com/

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Pulmonary-Critical Care: Spokane, Washington

BC/BE Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship trained physicians needed in Spokane, Washington as soon as possible to assist three other Pulmonary Critical Care physicians at Deaconess Medical Center and Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Employed position, excellent salary and benefit package.

Valley Hospital and Medical Center is a full-service acute care medical facility delivering quality healthcare to residents of the Spokane Valley since 1969. While our newly updated facility boasts some of the most advanced medical technology in the area, its our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care that truly defines who we are. We are a 123-bed facility and a Level III Trauma Center.

Deaconess is a 388-bed Level II tertiary center with 16 ICU beds. Average daily patient volume is fifteen. All aspects of Pulmonary Critical Care are practiced. We are a tertiary referral, teaching and research center for Eastern Washington, North Idaho, Northeastern Oregon, and Western Montana. Locums coverage will continue until two full-time Pulmonary Critical Care physicians are recruited.

Spokane is a pleasant community of approximately 200,000 people. As stated in a recent issue of Unique Opportunities, "Physicians come to Spokane for good culture, good skiing, and a safe environment, where they can have not only a good practice but a good family life."

Contact Evelyn Torkelson at 800-752-4890 or torkele@empirehealth.org

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Urgent Care: Spokane, Washington

Empire Health Services

Urgent Care Position - Spokane, Washington
Valley Hospital and Medical Center UCC

Enjoy the Beautiful Pacific Northwest!

We have four Urgent Care Center locations in Spokane, WA and we are seeking a BC physician with comparable Urgent Care experience for a full time position. Excellent salary and benefit package. Flexible work schedule, twelve hour shifts and no call allows for enjoyment of varied cultural and recreational activities.

Affordable housing and excellent schools.

4-season climate surrounded by lakes and ski hills

Quality lifestyle, cost of living and business climate

Readers Digest "Best Places to Raise a Family"

Golf Magazine's referred to Spokane as the "golf capital of the Pacific Northwest."

We're the hub of a 2-million person, 36-county playground that takes in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Northeastern Oregon. We're 18 miles from the Idaho state line and 110 miles from Canada. Wilderness lakes, rolling wheat fields, spectacular mountain ranges and desert wild flowers are an easy drive away. Near Nature, Near Perfect!

Please call Evelyn Torkelson at 800-752-4890 or email CV to torkele@empirehealth.org -- Fax: 509-473-3184.

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Urology: Spokane, Washington

Inland Northwest Urology

Spokane, WA - Inland Northwest Urology

Great opportunity in the Northwest, a great place to live and work! Two physician group needs a third urologist to join a busy rewarding practice.

Spokane Washington is a dynamic Northwest city serving a local population of almost 500,000, and a regional population of 1.2 million in Eastern Washington, Idaho and Montana, with excellent third tier hospital services, including laparoscopic and robotic services.

This is a rewarding longstanding practice. Outstanding outdoor recreation, active cultural lifestyle, and good pubic schools make Spokane the best place to work, live, and raise a family.

Board certification/eligibility, laparoscopic skills required.

NOTES: Competitive first year salary options
Requirements: Board C/E: laparoscopy skills

For information, contact: Silver@cet.com; http://urology-silverstein.com/

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Urology: Spokane, Washington

Spokane Urology

Spokane, WA - Spokane Urology

Join a well established 5 person group in Spokane,Washington.

This group practices a full range of office and surgical urology, utilizing a full spectrum of technology including robotics and laparoscopy. Call is 1 out of 8 weekends. Competitive salary and good benefits.

Spokane, a pleasant city of 200,000 people, is the tertiary referral site for a large surrounding region. Besides excellent schools and many cultural amenities, it is also close to mountains and lakes with and abundance of outdoor opportunities.

Further information at Spokane Urology website at www.spokaneurology.com.

Contact information: Dr. David Mikkelsen (509) 747-3147 (office) or mikkeld@spokaneurology.com

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