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PAPA - Hospital Medicine | Yakima Regional Medical Center
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Hospitalist
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: 2/24/15
  • Full benefits & 401K
  • BC/BE in Hospitalist or IM/FM
  • Paid Malpractice with tail

Yakima Regional, a 214-bed facility located in Central Washington, provides 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. Staffed by approximately 750 full and part-time employees, the hospital offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides one of only two single stay cardiac units in the State of Washington. Yakima Regional is a Level I Cardiac and Level II Stroke center, with a Level III trauma designation, and a commitment to continuous reinvestment in state-of-the-art technology.

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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.