Family Medicine Physician

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: NEW Health Administration - Chewelah, WA 99109, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $210,600.00 - $263,200.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day,

Build a Meaningful Career in Some of Washington's Most Beautiful Rural Communities

We believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare close to home. At NEW Health, you’ll play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities throughout Northeast Washington.

For nearly 50 years, NEW Health has been committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare. Today, we are the region’s leading nonprofit community health center, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services through a patient-centered approach that treats every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Whether you’re a physician, advanced practice provider, dentist, behavioral health professional, or other healthcare provider, you’ll find opportunities to make a lasting impact while building meaningful relationships with patients and communities.

If you’re passionate about community health, value meaningful patient relationships, and want to practice in an organization where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

Why Choose NEW Health?

Make a Difference Every Day

Our providers care for patients across rural communities where access to healthcare can be limited. Your work will help improve overall health outcomes by supporting comprehensive, whole-person care for individuals and families of all ages.

Integrated, Team-Based Care

Work alongside medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care coordination professionals in a collaborative environment focused on whole-person care. Together, we help patients overcome barriers and achieve better health outcomes.

Grow Your Career with NEW Health

NEW Health is recognized nationally for workforce development through NEW Health University, creating opportunities for training, mentorship, career advancement, and professional growth. Our commitment to developing talented healthcare professionals means you’ll be supported by highly trained teams who share a passion for serving rural communities.

Recognized as a Best Place to Work

At NEW Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re honored to be recognized as one of the Inland Northwest’s Best Places to Work, a Great Place to Work®, and one of the nation’s Top 100 Companies That Care. These recognitions reflect a culture where teamwork, compassion, professional development, and employee well-being are priorities. We are committed to helping our employees thrive personally and professionally while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), many eligible providers may qualify for:

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
• Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program

Why Northeast Washington?

Nestled among the mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes of Northeast Washington, NEW Health’s service area offers the opportunity to build a rewarding healthcare career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Whether your interests include hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, camping, paddling, or simply spending more time outdoors with family and friends, you’ll find endless opportunities throughout the communities we serve.

Our service area combines the advantages of close-knit rural communities with convenient access to larger regional centers, offering:

• Affordable housing and a lower cost of living
• Short commutes and more time for what matters most
• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Four-season outdoor recreation
• Strong community connections and a welcoming small-town atmosphere
• Opportunities to become a trusted healthcare leader in the communities you serve
• Access to beautiful landscapes, public lands, lakes, rivers, and outdoor adventures
• A pace of life that supports work-life balance and personal well-being

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, serve a diverse rural population, and make a lasting impact across Northeast Washington, all while enjoying a lifestyle that offers the perfect balance of professional purpose and personal well-being.

Join NEW Health

Join a mission-driven organization committed to promoting health and wellness through integrated, open-access healthcare for all. Help us create healthier communities while building a rewarding career in one of Washington’s most beautiful regions.

Benefits Designed for You and Your Family

• Four weeks paid time off
• Nine paid holidays annually
• 100% employer-paid medical and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Free Life Flight membership for your family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Continuing education support
• License reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

Purpose of Job

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at NEWHP clinics in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of NEWHP’s Board of Directors and administration as listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.
• Performs minor surgery.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Advices patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient's electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
• Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team building skills. Participates in peer reviews, as requested.
• Represents NEWHP at conferences meetings, and continuing education programs. Participates in clinic QI initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.
• Administrative and Supervisory responsibility:
  • Performs clinical services as directed by the Chief Medical Officer. Precepts physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and other identified students as requested.
  • Supervises assigned Physician Assistants. Serves as a resource to mid-level providers in clinic.
  • Advocates for mid-levels to outside health agencies.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Completion of accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program required. Board certification or board - eligible in area of specialty (internists/pediatricians, family practice, obstetrics/ gynecology) required. Family Practice specialty strongly preferred. Previous experience working with underserved populations highly desired. Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency and valid licensure in Washington State required. BLS certification required.

Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.). Effective oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills required. EHR experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Providers must be able to move around the facility between 113rd and 2/3rds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation or in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than 113rd of the day. Communicating is also required over 2/3rds of the day, while climbing, stooping or crawling is minimal. Lifting 10lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25lbs. occurs only occasionally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.