Physician - Family Medicine (Bellingham)

Compensation

• Salary, exempt
• The standard wage range for this role is $209,705-$262,184 per year
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $314,579 per year
• Sign-On/Relocation Bonus (subject to payback clause)
• Additional pay for working full time and/or working 1 to 4 Saturdays per month

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday shifts
• Occasional Saturdays may be available if interested

Job Summary

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Full‑Time Primary Care Provider at our Ferndale, WA, facility working 36 patient‑contact hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered care in a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference in the lives of a diverse patient population, including many underserved individuals.

Our medical clinics provide primary & preventive health care to people of all ages. As a medical home, we engage patients & their families in their care. We integrate behavioral health services with the medical team for a more holistic approach, and we provide case management to help patients access other community resources they need to be healthy. With an onsite pharmacy, providers can work closely with pharmacy staff to make filling prescriptions faster & easier, and dental services are also onsite to fulfill patients' dental needs.

What We Offer

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package
• A unique call schedule providing phone consultation to 3rd parties only-–no patient call
• A robust orientation followed by a gradual ramp-up period
• Support staff in the areas of nursing, behavioral health, medical records, EMR/IT, case management, referrals, insurance enrollment & an onsite pharmacy

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

• Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.
• Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps NHSC Loan Repayment Program & /or the Washington Student Achievement Council Washington Health Corps | WSAC

Generous Benefits Including

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (160 hours 1st year, 208 hours 2nd year, increasing at Year 5 & Year 10 thereafter)
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Malpractice insurance through the Federal Torts Claims Act with tail coverage
• Reimbursement of state license, DEA registration & board certification renewal fees
• Continuing Education (days & funds)
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Self‑funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Health Living reimbursements
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses and will preparation services
• Sabbatical Leave accrual

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physician in Washington State (or eligible to obtain a WA State license)
• In good standing with the medical board for all states in which licensed
• Board certified in family practice
• Active DEA registration with no restrictions and ability to prescribe Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5

Preferred Qualifications

• Family Medicine experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience in a community health center or similar setting providing care to underserved populations
• Experience working as an independent practitioner with patients who have complex co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, chronic pain, and substance abuse
• Experience with pediatrics and women's health
• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic levels, treating them with sensitivity and respect
• Proficient with Electronic Medical Records