Family Medicine Physician Job with Community Health of Central Washington in Yakima, WA

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA, where we all work together to provide the people in our region access to affordable and appropriate healthcare through our services and education.Founded by our Family Medicine Residency program (CWFM) in 1993, CHCW has grown into an integrated community health center to include full spectrum primary care, pediatric, senior residential care, behavioral and addiction care, and dental serving the Yakima and Kittitas Counties at multiple sites.

Our Clinics and Programs

• Central Washington Family Medicine Residency
• Central Washington Family Medicine Clinic
• Yakima Pediatrics
• Naches Medical Clinic
• Community Health of Central Washington - Ellensburg
• Highland Clinic
• Ellensburg Dental Care
• Senior and Residential Care
• Senior Smiles
• Connect (Substance Use Disorder Program)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health
• Population Health
  
  

Who We Are

CHCW is committed to attract and retain a diverse staff.We honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.Together, with our community, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Our opportunities center around a philosophy of teaching, mission driven teams, PCMH level 3, updated clinical settings, and positive attitudes.We welcome you to join our family-like environment where work is rewarding and fun!

Practice Highlights

• FM or FM/OB to serve as a leadership liaison between our CWFM clinic and residency services.
• The Medical Site Director (MSD) is the principle provider and has responsibility for clinical quality and safety of care delivered to our patients.
• The MSD will also have some APD responsibilities including ensuring ACGME Common and Specialty Program Curriculum requirements are met.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve the patient and family experience of care and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource use.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
• EMR: OCHIN EPIC.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• As a key member of CHCW management team, the MSD provides leadership, direction, vision, and executes the organizational strategic plan, growth and expansion of services, and development of policies.
• Serves as a member of the Residency Leadership Team and is a member of the CCC, PEC, and assists with the management of the Resident advising, scheduling, and oversight.
• Serves as core faculty.
• Collaborates on standardization of clinical protocols.
• Participates in the recruitment of clinical staff and assists with site specific onboarding process.
• Works closely with CMO to provide direction regarding all clinical issues.
• In residency sites, works collaboratively with Program Director, Program Office Staff and Faculty to ensure quality clinical education for residents.
  
  

Total Rewards

• Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, FTCA malpractice coverage.$0-$25 p/m premiums for employees, company subsidized premiums to add family.
• Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.
• CME time and allowances.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs and PSLF
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Visa sponsorships available.
• Base Salary:$225k-$235k includes MSD, faculty, APD, and experience. $15k additional incentive for FMS/OB call (optional).
  
  

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited US Family Medicine Residency.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA and CPR certificate.
• BE/BC required.
• 2 years as a medical provider with a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Additional prep instruction for program development, physician administrator, or faculty development fellowship is highly recommended.
• Prior leadership roles are highly desirable.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans.
  
  

Community

• Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
• Area known for its wineries/vineyards, microbreweries, picturesque scenery with panoramic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, water sports, boating, outdoor concerts, parks-including doggie parks, golfing, drive up espresso stands, and one of the top agricultural hubs in the nation.
• 2-3 hour drive to Seattle, Spokane, or Portland.
• Airports at Yakima and Pasco (Tri Cities).