Nephrology Position North of Seattle - Medical Directorship Available - PSLF Eligible

Summary:

Skagit Regional Health is seeking a Nephrologist to join our well established practice in Mount Vernon, Washington. At Skagit Regional Health, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our communities, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve by providing exceptional healthcare, always. Skagit Regional Health is committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Highlights:

• Join a collaborative team of two (2) experienced physicians with plans to add an APP.
• Weekly call of 1:3 equally shared among the providers.
• This is a full time position that consists of covering inpatient rounding at one hospital facility, seeing patients in clinic and rounding at local dialysis centers with Medical Directorship opportunities available.
• Our own outpatient dialysis unit is a 25-bed unit attached to the outpatient clinic with both in-center HD and home PD/HHD programs.
• Our inpatient service has access to a supportive critical care team and interventional radiology services available for acute dialysis, placement of dialysis access and kidney biopsy. Other services include patient evaluation of AKI, critical care consultation, a peritoneal dialysis program and outpatient management of CKD.
• Our Nephrology practice has the support of a thriving referral network from our in-house primary care providers, ensuring a substantial patient volume from day one.
• Teaching opportunities exist with Medical Students from PNWU and Residents from our own SRH Residency Program.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ACGME accredited fellowship program.
• Must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Nephrology.
• 2+ years of practice experience preferred; however, new graduates are welcome to apply!
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license before start.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare and focus on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Guaranteed first year salary: $391,940 with productivity incentives.
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, is fully covered!
• Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave available!
• Skagit Regional Health offers 401a and 457b retirement plans that invest in your future financial security.
• Skagit Regional Health is a PSLF approved institution.
• Washington State has no income tax, enhancing your financial benefits.

About Skagit Regional Health:

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 600, and is comprised of 2 acute care hospitals and 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. We are committed to work collaboratively as a system to lead a culture that is focused on High Reliability and promote safe and reliable activities at all times. In 2024, Skagit Regional Health was named as a finalist in the categories of Hospital/Medical Center and Women’s Health in the Best of the Best Skagit Valley Community Choice Awards.
• Skagit Valley Hospital is a licensed 137-bed facility with a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital features a full range of services including the latest surgery techniques, including multiple surgical robots; renal dialysis; a well-appointed Family Birth Center; compressive diagnostic imaging and an advanced heart and vascular institute with the only cardiac catheterization labs in the area. Our new, state of the art surgery center opened in December 2023, which has offered additional clinic space, outpatient ORs and additional endoscopy suites.

About Mount Vernon, Washington:

• Nestled in the captivating Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon is a thriving community offering immediate access to a plethora of outdoor recreational activities. Positioned along Washington’s Puget Sound coastal region, our area caters to outdoor enthusiasts year-round, offering opportunities for camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more.
• Experience the renowned Skagit Valley Tulip Festival that draws visitors from across the globe every spring. Explore our historic downtown and scenic river walk, showcasing an array of small businesses, distinctive restaurants, and craft breweries. During the summer, shop our local farmers market and enjoy an outdoor concert.
• Conveniently situated between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy the amenities of major cities, including access to international and regional airports and world-class dining, without the high cost of living or traffic congestion.
• Settle into a welcoming, family centric atmosphere with safe neighborhoods, great school districts, and a wealth of diverse opportunities tailored for every member of your family. Washington State encapsulates a thriving food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes waiting to be explored.
• Recognized as the top-ranked state in the U.S. News Best States ranking for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022), Washington offers an exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place to call home!