Pediatrics Physician

Pediatrician

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.

Yakima Pediatrics needs a pediatrician to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based primary healthcare at our large, single specialty practice. Come work in a collaborative, team-focused environment to provide the children in our region access to high quality, and affordable care.

Job Description

• Enjoy a flexible 4-day workweek, no call or weekends, rounding, or attending deliveries, and dedicated admin time
• Advocacy for patients and providers with administration round tables for input with strategic planning
• Teaching-friendly culture to share your passion with residents and medical students
• Structured onboarding to set you up for success
• Serve a diverse population with room to explore your specialty interests
• Longevity and reputation as a trusted partner for pediatric and adolescent care in our community for over 40 years
• Spanish-speaking is a big plus in our vibrant, bilingual community
• Use of OCHIN EPIC for a seamless EMR experience; DAX copilot or Dragon dictation software

On-Site Support

• Pharmacy on site
• Strong and robust Primary Care Behavioral Health with BHCs on site and warm handoffs within minutes
• Teen Health Clinic
• Clinical support with 1-1.5:1 MAs, Pediatric RNs, after-hours nurse triage, and case managers
• Great blend of new grads, tenured pediatricians, and pediatric nurse practitioners

Compensation & Perks

• Base salary: $205,000-$247,400 based on encounters per day (18-26 tiered-level) and experience; additional financial add-ons include incentives for meeting quality goals and precepting oversight
• 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 bonuses
• Visa sponsorship

Requirements

• MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent
• Completion of an accredited US Pediatric Residency
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license
• DEA certificate, current BLS certificate
• BE/BC required
• 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 low 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.