PA-Scholars and loan repayment/great work life balance/great benefits package in the heart of Central WA

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.

Reputable Teaching CHC with Strong Ties to our Community

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 Clinics and Programs

Central Washington Family Medicine Residency / Central Washington Family Medicine Clinic / Yakima Pediatrics / Naches Medical Clinic / Highland Clinic / Community Health of Central Washington – Ellensburg / Ellensburg Dental Care / Senior and Residential Care / Senior Smiles / Connect (Substance Use Disorder Treatment) / Primary Care Behavioral Health / Population Health

Practice Highlights 

• Provide primary care/clinical procedures, and admin services, in a teaching environment, under a model practice agreement plan per WA regs.
• Flexible scheduling to include 32 hours of patient facing care and 8 hours of admin time. Typical schedule 4/10s.
• Expected encounters per day 17-19+ to meet community need. 
• Must have strong clinical training/experience to meet the needs of a complex patient population.
• Our highly collegial Interdisciplinary team includes Faculty Physicians, Clinicians, Resident Physicians, APPs, Pharmacists, BHCs, and nursing.
• Integrated services including primary care behavioral health with BHCs on site.
• Excellent support and resources provided with structured onboarding/ramp-up.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
• EMR: OCHIN EPIC

Total Rewards

• Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/LTD/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, FTCA malpractice coverage. $0-$25 p/m premiums for employees, company subsidized premiums to add family.
• Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.
• CME time and allowances.
• NHSC Scholar, Student Loan Repayment Programs and PSLF.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Base Salary: $120k-$125k DOE and uncapped encounter incentives.  Potential bonus earnings of over $20k p/y based on 19 visits per day.  Bonus increases with increased visits. 

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Certification.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with health plans, Medicare, Medicaid.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a PA preferably working in a PC/UC setting. 

• Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
• Area known for its wineries/vineyards, microbreweries, 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.
• Award-winning gourmet dining venues, and a variety of ethnic restaurants including Indian, Greek, Mexican, Thai, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more!
• 2-3 hour drive to Seattle, Spokane, or Portland.
• Airports at Yakima and Pasco (Tri Cities).
• Lower cost of living than the WA average, and affordable real estate.