Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

Community Health of Central WA (CHCW) is an organization focused on patient-centered care, education of our future healthcare workforce, and providing healthcare services needed in our community. We value work-life fit and provide a work environment dedicated to achieving and improving the quality of our employees' daily experiences.

Founded by our Central WA 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 Senior and Residential Care program (SR Care) needs a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician with a passion to care for the elderly/senior population, or Geriatrician to provide primary care services to SR Care clients at participating LTC facilities and serve as the individual SNF's Medical Director.

Job Description

• Enjoy a flexible, full-time, 4-5 day workweek with admin time, no after-hours call, no weekends
• Integration and management of care to include inpatient admitting, clinical, and admin services
• Shine as the Medical Director to our contracted SNFs
• Advocacy for patients and providers with administration round tables for input with strategic planning
• Share your passion with residents and medical students in a teaching-friendly culture
• Expected volume of seeing 14 patients assigned per day, typically at 1 facility per day
• CHCW has been a trusted partner in the health and wellbeing of our communities for over 30 years
• Use of modern technology: GERIMED
• Collaborative support from the SR Care Program Director, residents, physicians, ARNPs, medical assistants, and program assistants

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $237,500 - $247,500. Additional financial add-ons include a quality/engagement incentive, $10k fellowship bonus (if applicable), $4k per SNF oversight (7 contracted SNF facilities shared), and production bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, Rx, AD&D, life, LTD, HSA, and FTCA malpractice coverage
• Employee premiums as low as $0-$25/month, with subsidized family coverage
• Health & wellness programs
• Generous PTO, extended illness time, and 9 paid holidays
• CME allowances and dedicated time
• Approved sites for Student Loan Repayment Programs and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation and sign-on bonus
• Visa sponsorship

Requirements

• MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent
• Completion of an accredited US FM or IM Residency
• Preference for geriatric medicine certification, or FM/IM with added qualifications in geriatrics, and/or AMDA certification or training
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license
• DEA certificate
• BE/BC required
• Great peer references and in good standing
• Approved for credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans

Community Overview

Yakima offers over 300 days of sunshine, breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams, easy access to outdoor adventures within minutes, and a lower cost of living. With great schools, award-winning gourmet dining venues, a variety of ethnic restaurants, family-friendly events, wineries and microbreweries, and easy travel to Seattle and Portland, it’s the ideal place to plant roots.