Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Covington, WAFull-time$165K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Sound Physicians is hiring a swing Hospitalist Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. The role works exclusively 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. swing shifts on a full-time 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation. The physician assistant joins a small community hospital team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practitioners, and partner hospitals. The position includes admissions and cross-cover, with occasional rounding, and offers a base salary of $165K plus benefits.
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Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Covington, Washington
ATS:
Salesforce
Job ID:
JOB-001347
Category:
Hospital Medicine
Join Our Covington Team as a Swing Hospitalist Physician Assistant– A Role Designed for You
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Puyallup—better care, better collaboration, 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.
We are hiring for a Swing Hospitalist. A swing hospitalist requires working exclusively on swing shifts (10 a.m.- 10 p.m.). Candidates must be comfortable with the swing schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during swing hours.
Local Team Collaboration:
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Join our close-knit team of 5 physicians, 2 advanced practitioners, and a Medical Director
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Partner with our other MultiCare partner hospitals for transfers of care & specialty coverage
Qualifications:
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Board-certified, experienced physician assistant; minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
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Active PA license or eligible to become licensed in WA
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Authorized to work in the United States
Scheduling:
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Full-time position follows a 7-day on, 7-day off rotation
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Shifts for the swing position are scheduled from 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work in a small community hospital setting with minimal onsite specialty coverage
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Swing APPs are responsible for admissions and cross-cover; there may be occasional rounding as well
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High level of autonomy
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No ICU, no codes; hospitalists do respond to rapids
Living and Working in Covington:
- Covington isn’t just where we work- it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect mix of suburban comfort and natural beauty. Surrounded by scenic parks, trails, and easy access to the outdoors, Covington offers a welcoming community with family-friendly neighborhoods. With local events, a strong sense of connection, and proximity to Seattle and Tacoma, Covington is a place where you can truly feel at home.
Rewards and Benefits:
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Base salary is $165K for full-time swings
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Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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401 (k) with matching contributions.
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Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiting | [email protected] | (615) 972-3092
How this job compares
Set against the 1,175 open Hospitalist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$165K/yr
- Washington median$308–336K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$250–313K/yr400 salary ranges
This rate, $165K, is 49% below the Washington median midpoint ($322K) — in the lowest quarter of Hospitalist salary ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 28 open Hospitalist jobs in Washington and 1,175 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Washington
- Provider Solutions & Development11 open
- Sound Physicians (this employer)11 open
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Hospitalist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (195 postings).
- Education
- 519 of the 1,175 open Hospitalist jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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