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Kittitas Valley Healthcare is an independent, rural healthcare organization made up of 23 clinics, specialty services, and a critical access hospital. We provide care across the spectrum of life, from prenatal and birthing services to palliative and hospice care.

Our clinics are NHSC approved and while we are committed to providing our community with the latest care techniques and technologies, we recognize that our staff, more than 700 strong, is what truly sets us apart as a caring, nurturing, and ultimately healing entity.

What you can expect…

Work-life balance is important to us, so you'll enjoy a 4-day work week. We value your mental wellbeing as much as your skills to perform the job and therefore offer a competitive PTO plan, benefits package, as well as a 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan. When you’re away from the office we want you to be able to enjoy this beautiful setting. Commute to work by mountain bike. Hike in the wilderness on your day off. And belong to a beautiful community. 

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About Ellensburg and Kittitas County…

Kittitas County is home to roughly 49,000 residents. Located just 106 miles East of Seattle, Ellensburg was originally settled in the early 1870s, is rich with history and culture. From the internationally known timothy hay produced here and sent to Pacific Rim countries, to the famous Ellensburg Rodeo each Labor Day weekend, to the ever-growing Central Washington University, Ellensburg has something to offer everyone.  Outdoor enthusiasts will have no shortage of activities to enjoy; biking, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing opportunities are plentiful and easily accessible. Art and history connoisseurs will love visiting the numerous local art galleries and museums. Each July Ellensburg is host to the annual Ellensburg Music Festival and the Ellensburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May to October in the beautiful downtown area.  All this and much, much more is waiting for you. Come discover Ellensburg today! You’ll be glad that you did!  

The Consulting Physician is responsible for provision of high quality healthcare to patients by a Primary Care Team of healthcare providers comprising the Consulting Physician and up to six Advanced Practice Clinicians. Care provided by the Team will include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate communication with patients and their designated family members, staff and external consulting services. 

The Consulting Physician will be available to support the clinical work of the Advanced Practice Clinicians by providing consultation on individual patients they have seen (including re-interviewing and re-examining the patient when requested or when deemed necessary by the Physician), by reviewing documentation as needed, by assisting with response to incoming messages and clinical information as needed, and on occasion by filling in for an unscheduled absence by one of the Advanced Practice Clinicians. The Physician will also see a smaller number of patients directly.

The Primary Care Team is integrated with the clinic team of providers, nurses, medical assistants, and patient service representatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of appropriate License or Certification, including
  • Washington State License
  • Drug Enforcement Administration
  • National Provider Identifier
• Completion of residency
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (maintenance required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous exposure to clinic environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous teaching experience

Highlights:

• 4-day work week -- full time position with a built in referral base
• Up to $90,000 in student loan repayment
• Relocation assistance
• CME allocations annually
• 10% employer contribution pension plan (no match required)
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, disability and life.
• Paid malpractice and tail insurance

Wage: Wage is $282,473, this is a guaranteed base salary for the first year of employment. We anticipate a change to a team based production contract once we have built this Care Team program. Plus 10% employer contributioin to pension plan. 

FTE:  1.0 = 40 hours/week

Benefits:  This position is benefits eligible