Staff Physician (WA)_Health Center

Staff Physician Position

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

A board-certified/board-eligible physician with demonstrated clinical expertise and a strong commitment to reproductive justice. This outpatient-based physician will provide comprehensive reproductive health services including contraception and family planning, miscarriage and abortion care where allowable, advanced gynecologic care, pelvic ultrasound with interpretation, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. The physician will also serve as a clinical leader and mentor for affiliate advanced practice clinicians (APCs), supporting high-quality, evidence-based care across the health center network.

Fosters a culture of quality care, service improvement, and patient safety.

Solutions oriented clinical leader to serve as a model for efficient, team-based health center operations.

Participates in the delivery of services by providing medication and procedural abortions, family planning, and other sexual are reproductive health as scheduled.

Contributes to the affiliate's commitment to quality, patient-centered and trauma informed care.

Clinical care inclusive of, but not limited to:

Family planning

Gender Affirming care

Difficult contraception

Advanced gynecology

Colposcopy, and LEEP

Obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound

Miscarriage management (medical and aspiration)

Abortion care where allowable, inclusive of D&E to 28 weeks, and feticidal injection

Vasectomy (opportunity for training)

Travel to other affiliate states to provide clinical services may be requested

Mentorship & Oversight:

Provide clinical oversight, education, and mentorship to nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse-midwives across assigned clinics.

Participate in routine chart review, quality improvement activities, and continuing education for APCs.

Serve as a resource for case consultation

Supports the training activities for internal staff, and external students and medical residents.

Collaboration & Systems Leadership:

Work closely with clinical operations, medical leadership, and quality teams to support efficient, equitable, and safe care delivery.

Participate in affiliate-wide initiatives to improve access, reduce disparities, and align with national best practices.

Operations and Quality:

Rotates on-call with the affiliate physician leadership.

Supports the achievement of productivity and financial objectives of Clinical Services and affiliate.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with universal precautions, WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and affiliate policies and procedures.

Fosters a collaborative environment

Adheres to the state, regulatory, and affiliate code of conduct and all policies, procedures and protocols.

Demonstrates and maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Supports efficient and patient-centered health center operations with a collaborative and solutions oriented practice pattern.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD/DO with completion of accredited residency required

Complex Family Planning Fellowship preferred

Certifications:

BLS

ACLS

Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Board Certification (board eligible) in Complex Family Planning, preferred

Experience:

Completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology

Preferred completion of fellowship in Complex Family Planning

Proficiency in early pregnancy ultrasound

Proficiency with Dilation and Evacuation at least through 24 weeks, 28 weeks preferred

Preferred experience in intracardiac feticidal injection

Experience with out-patient gynecologic procedures (difficult IUD and implant, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, LEEP)

License:

MD/DO in Washington state and ability to be licensed in remaining PPGNHAIK locations

DEA (or ability to secure) in Washington state and ability to secure DEA in remaining PPGNHAIK locations as requested

Work Environment & Travel:

Clinical work primarily based in regional affiliate health centers but travel to other affiliate locations may be required

Participation in rotating on-call or telehealth coverage may be required

Salary Range:

$107,063 - $233,919

Position Type:

Full-time -exempt

Benefits Eligibility:

This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance.

Other Information:

All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot.

What we expect from you:

• That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
• That you always support and model our customer service standards.
• That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity:

At PPGNHAIK, we've outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.