Join our legacy of training future Family Medicine Physicians in Central WA/Core Faculty positions

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

• FM or FM/OB for core faculty need to provide formal teaching, mentoring, and advising for our Resident Physicians on a rural track at our Ellensburg, WA site.
• Blend of clinical practice without the high-volume expectations.
• Lifestyle balancing of 4-day work week with dedicated resident/admin time.
• Prior teaching experience required. 
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of residents, APPs, BHCs, pharmacist, and support staff to bring full spectrum training to future practitioners.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• EMR: OCHIN EPIC.

Compensation Package

• Total Salary: $233,500k-$243,500. Compensation includes a quality incentive, core faculty bonus, location differential, and experience bonus. Additional incentives include FMS/OB call (optional), and fellowship (if applicable).
• 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.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs: NHSC, Nurse Corps, WA Health Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.

 Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited US Family Medicine Residency.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate.
• BE/BC required.
• Approved for credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans.

• Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
• Area known for its outdoor recreation including fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, farmers market, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, drive up espresso stands, beer festivals, and live music events.
• Home to Central Washington University.
• Vibrant arts and culture community.
• 90 minutes to Seattle, 150 minutes to Spokane.
• Ellensburg Rodeo. (“America’s Top 10 Rodeos!”)