(FMS) Hospitalist-join our legacy of teaching future FMs for hospital medicine in this Vineyards to Mountains WA community

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA (CHCW), 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 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
• Yakima Pediatrics
• Naches Medical Clinic
• Community Health of Central Washington - Ellensburg
• Highland Clinic
• Ellensburg Dental Care
• Senior and Residential Care
• Senior Smiles
• Connect (Opioid Dependency Treatment)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health

Who We Are

CHCW is committed to attract and retain a diverse staff.  We honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.  Together, with our community, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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 for Family Medicine Service (FMS) Hospitalist

• FM or IM to provide hospital care medical services to CHCW patients at MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA.
• Provide administrative and teaching services to CWFM Residents while performing the duties of the Family Medicine Services (FMS) hospitalist.
• Schedule is 7 days on/7 days off in 10-hour shifts per working day. (10-hour shifts are defined as 7am-5pm Mon-Sun)
• Call typically includes 30 weeknights and 10 weekends per year, or per FMS attending distribution.
• 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.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs and PSLF.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Visa sponsorships available.
• Annual Base Salary: $227,500-$237,500 DOE. Additional $15k for call incentive.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited US Residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Experience in hospital medicine required; GME and teaching preferred.
• 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.

• 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!