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DSHS WSH Physician 4 Supervisor

State of Washington
Lakewood, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

DSHS WSH Physician 4 Supervisor

Compassionate. Dynamic. Influential. Holistic. 

Did we just describe you? Western State Hospital (WSH) within the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking a Physician Supervisor to join the primary care team in Lakewood – Pierce County, Washington.

This dynamic job leads a group of primary care providers caring for patients with psychiatric conditions and medical challenges. By collaborating closely with multiple disciplines, you will have an influential voice in addressing the physical and medical needs of the people we serve. You will guide the medical assessment and treatment of patients with a dedicated team that adopts a holistic approach to care. It’s less about prescribing medication and more about understanding the root causes of issues and promoting overall well-being.

We focus on quality--not quantity. 

This position is expected to go permanent in February 2025. 

Compensation and benefits

  • Offers a competitive salary along with 1.25 times regular pay when covering additional workloads, additional monthly pay for board certification, an excellent benefits package, and annual funding for continuing medical education. Relocation assistance available! 
  • There is a 5% (approximately $15,000) premium pay. 
  • $10,000 for Board Certification.   
  • $5,000 annual allowance for CME courses.   
  • Employee legal representation and/or indemnification.   
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $25,000 for qualifying employees.
  • DSHS provided support staff and operating expenses.
  • Opportunity to work on complex cases.

How You Will Make a Difference

  • Directs, coordinates   and supervises the overall medical care of patients at WSH.
  • Acts as medical consultant and medical back-up hospital-wide. 
  • Supervises and advises Physician-3’s and Medical ARNP’s.
  • Coordinates the review of Clinical Risk Management Team reports.
  • Reviews and investigates patient complaints pertaining to medical care.
  • Establishes and reviews policies and procedures regarding medical care throughout the Hospital. 

What We Want in Our New Physician

Knowledge

Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington and certification by American Board of Family Practice, NPBAS or Internal Medicine.

CPR certification is required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a dynamic Hospital staff.
  • Ability to analyze medical problems and determine effective solutions.  
  • Influentially communicate orally, electronically and in writing.
  • Skilled in compassionate care. 
  • Ability to provide treatment in a holistic manner.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. 

Interested? Apply today and upload your CV or email to Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov reference project 00421.

Salary : $230,424 - $309,900

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