PA's - WA ranked in top states for pay! We have UC, PC, and Integrated care optys nestled between Vineyards and Mountains location

• Non-profit, locally owned, regional network of both hospitals and clinics with primary care physicians, providers and specialists conveniently located throughout the Yakima Valley in WA!
• Primary Care and Specialists working together in the same clinics for better continuum of care and access!
• Strategic growth by adding new service lines and growing established programs!

Welcome to Astria Health, a non-profit, locally owned, regional health system consisting of inpatient hospital care and emergency services at Astria Sunnyside and Astria Toppenish Hospitals, ambulatory surgical care, and a network of primary care /walk-in care and specialty clinics located throughout the Yakima Valley in Central WA.  

We are committed to investing in a continuum of care for the people who live and work throughout Central Washington, and that's why you'll see many of our specialists housed together with primary care providers for better access.  Won't you join in our vision to build sustainable, locally-based, healthcare organizations that improve health for those we serve! 

Total Rewards:

• Guaranteed base salary based off MGMA standards with ranges from $118k-$140k p/y DOE.
• RVU quarterly productivity bonuses for increased earnings potential during ramp-up.
• Comprehensive full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/HSA, retirement, CME time and allowances, generous time off, and malpractice.
• Relocation allowances, sign-on and/or commencement bonuses.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs and PSLF (Loan Forgiveness 501(c)(3)).

Practice Highlights and Experience/Training Preferences:

• Oversight/supervision per WA regs, is provided.
• Flexible scheduling depending on specialty and practice. No call.
• Typical volumes after ramp up:
  • Primary care/integrated care= 15-22+ pts per day
  • Urgent care= can be higher volumes
• Working with, and sensitive to, a multicultural population in a rural setting is preferred.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be great!  

To Be Considered, You Will Need:

• Physicians Assistant Certification.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate and NPI.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with health plans, Medicare, Medicaid.
• Must have experience in direct patient care preferably in ER/trauma, critical care, med/surg, or PC/UC.

What comes to mind when you think of WA?  Seattle, rain, cold and cloudy?  Central WA (Yakima Valley) is quite the opposite!   Bet you’ll be surprised to find:

• A growing population and thriving economy (Yakima County over 250,000 residents)
• Over 300 days of blissful sunshine with 4 distinct mild seasons
• Beautiful region located on the sunny-side of the state great for outdoor concerts, shopping, dining, and drive-up espresso stands!
• Every outdoor activity you can think of among some of the most beautiful scenery--rolling hills, vineyards, produce stacked in bins/fruit stands/farmers markets, rivers and lakes, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, skiing, with spectacular views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier while you drive up the valley!
• Calmer lifestyle-balance between work and personal life
• Growing agricultural center and one of the country's most important agricultural hubs
• World class wineries and microbreweries
• Highly rated private and public schools-some with great sports programs, music programs, and academic excellence-high graduating class/college bound. In recent years, several grads from schools in the Lower Valley of Yakima entered into Medical Schools.
• Arts/Sports/Entertainment- The Yakima Symphony, Seasons Performance Hall, concerts, sporting events/venues, museums, Yakima Capital Theatre, Warehouse Theatre Co (local performing arts), local art gallery and much more!
• Low cost of living –some of the most reasonable housing cost in the PNW
• Medical DO school (PNWU)
• Family Medicine Residency program
• Short commute and virtually no traffic!
• We are within a short 3 hour drive to the big 3--Seattle, Spokane, Portland
• Yakima and Tri-Cities (Pasco) airports