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 CHC 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 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
- MD/DO needed for the leadership/supervising/development of the Site/Service Directors and oversight of provider quality, credentialing, and compensation.
- Participates in the recruitment, evals, and other hiring phases of clinicians at all sites.
- Collaborates with COO and CQO with clinical requirements system wide.
- Plans and chairs all Provider, and Site Medical Director meetings.
- Teaches and mentors Residents and Med Students as assigned.
- Represents CHCW in community organizations and hospital duties and actively participates in CHCW Leadership Group, and Community/Finance committee of the Board.
- May provide primary care services and participate in call and coverage schedules as needed.
Desired Skills/Experiences
- ACGME Faculty/Academic/DIO
- FQHC/Rural Health
- Strategic Direction & Planning
- Value-Based Care
- Community Leadership
- Social & Professional Organization Leadership
- Cultural Transformation & Team Building
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Board Relationship Management
- DEI Champion
- Clinical Excellence
- Grant Writing
Total Rewards
- Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/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.
- Visa sponsorships available.
- Base salary: $260-$275k p/y DOE.
Qualifications
- MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited US Residency.
- WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
- DEA certificate.
- BE/BC required.
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience.
- MBA preferred, or minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
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).
