Physician Assistant

About the Job

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA, 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 health care model 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 Services/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:

• Provide primary care/clinical procedures, and admin services, in a teaching CHC, under a model practice agreement plan per WA regs.
• Flexible 4/10 schedule.
• Must have strong clinical training/experience to meet the needs of a complex patient population.
• Our highly collegial Interdisciplinary team includes Faculty Physicians, Clinicians, Resident Physicians, APPs, Pharmacists, BHCs, and nursing.
• Integrated services including primary care behavioral health with BHCs on site.
• Excellent support and resources provided.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• 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.
• Base Salary: $120k-$125k DOE with additional productivity incentives.

Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant Certification.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with health plans, Medicare, Medicaid.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years as a PA preferably working in a PC/UC setting.

Community:

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!

About the Company

Community Health of Central Washington responds to community needs with innovation and collaboration to develop sustainable programs and services that drive health care equity. At CHCW we believe: * Physical and Emotional health is essential for people and communities to achieve their full potential and* Appropriate health care depends upon access to primary health care services and education. The Core Purpose of CHCW is to make enduring contributions to the health of our communities, our region, and the nation by:* Serving our patients* Educating care providers for the future, and* Advocating for the needs of people.At CHCW, we envision a future where all people have access to effective, efficient, and high quality health care, beginning with a primary care home, where caring professionals appreciate the needs and concerns of each patient, provide appropriate services, and assist the patient with the complexity of health care and the system that delivers it.