Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

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 health care FQHC 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 Treatment)

Primary Care Behavioral Health

Population Health

Who We Are

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/IM-Geriatrician to provide rounding to SR Care clients at participating LTC facilities and serve as the individual SNFs Medical Director.

Care is provided in contracted SNFs, AFHs, and ALFs in our area.

Work collaboratively with the SR Care Clinical Director, Program Manager, and other staff to meet the program needs of the patients and facilities.

Integration and management of care to include inpatient admitting, clinical, and administrative services.

Strong clinical and elderly care with preference for an internal medicine background or geriatrician.

Volume: seeing 14-17 patients assigned per day, typically at 1 facility per day.

EMR: GEHRIMED

Total Rewards

Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, FTCA malpractice coverage. Premiums are $0-$25 p/m for employee and company subsidized premiums to add family.

Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.

CME time and allowances.

Student Loan Repayment Programs or PSLF.

Relocation and sign-on bonuses.

Visa sponsorships available.

Base Salary: $220k-$230k DOE. Additional financial add-ons for fellowship (if applicable), $4k per SNF oversight (9 contracted SNF facilities), and production incentives.

Qualifications

MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.

Completion of an accredited US FM or IM Residency.

Preference of geriatric medicine certification, or FM/IM with added qualifications in geriatrics, and/or AMDA cert 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

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).

Lower cost of living than the WA average. Comfortable living!

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