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Physician Assistant or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine | Yakima Regional Medical Center
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/26/15
  • Minimum of 2 years EM experience required
  • 214 Bed, Level III Trauma Center
  • 21 ED Beds
  • 35,000 Annual Volume
  • Level I Cardiac, Level II Stroke Center
  • 12 Hour Shifts, Single & Double Physician Coverage, 20 Hours of MLP Coverage Daily
  • Paid Malpractice with Tail
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Free & Discounted CME
  • BC/BE in EM Required

Hospital Physician Partners, an emergency medicine management organization that has transformed EDs into community assets for more than 30 years, is currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for Yakima Regional Medical Center. Yakimas brand new renovated ER has been expanded to 21 beds, including 2 trauma rooms and a decontamination room, all featuring bedside computers. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is Level I in Cardiac, Level II Stroke center, and with a Level III trauma designation center. At Yakima, nurses are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Stroke Care. A full complement of medical services including the valleys only open-heart surgery, advanced imaging, comprehensive robotics, state-of-the-art neurosurgery, and CARF accredited inpatient rehabilitation ranked in the Top 10 percent of the nation.

  • Recognized by the Joint Commission as 1 of 5 top-performing hospitals in Washington
  • Business Week Magazine recently rated Yakima as one of the best places in the country to start over
  • Robotic Surgery Center and state-of-the-art technology

Hospital Physician Partners is a family-oriented, physician-lead organization which offers the support and resources you need, so you can practice what you know and save lives. If you are searching for a team environment where your voice will be heard, consider an EM position with Hospital Physician Partners.

ED Volume: 15-25k

Program Census: N/A

Yakima is located at the heart of Central Washington in Yakima County and serves as the county seat. Yakima is the largest city in Yakima County and is the 9th largest city in the state, covering over 19 square miles. The City is 145 miles southeast of Seattle and 200 miles southwest of Spokane. The community is an outdoor lover’s paradise, enjoy breathtaking sights, several wonderful outdoor activities like camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and boating to mention a few. Yakima has over 300 days of sunshine annually; the climate of the Yakima Valley is mild and dry, and winters are cool with light snowfall. Enjoy breathtaking rolling hills of the west end of the byway.

The rich soil of this area provides the perfect conditions to produce grapes excellent for wine making. Mineral-rich soil and entrepreneurial spirit have created a Washington State wine growing culture serious about its product but festive in its presentation. More than 60 wineries to enjoy an unforgettable journey in the country of delightful discovery of great wines while riding a horse. Enjoy several winter recreational activities such as, skiing and snowmobiling along miles of groomed trails through forest land. Yakima Valley also host golf tournaments each year while the beauty of the Yakima River draws white water rafting & fly fishing.