Occupational Medicine Opening in Yakima, WA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Occupational Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Occupational Medicine opportunity: Yakima, WA**
~ Sign-on, Stipend, Retention, Starting, Relocation, Productivity
**Position Details**
- 100% Occupational Medicine Practice.
- Occupational Health Exams preplacement, surveillance, fitness for duty, return to work, DOT physicals, and review of testing.
- DOT certified or able to obtain.
- FAA exams.
- Evaluation and treatment for work related injuries, exposures and illnesses.
- MRO Medical Review Officer Review of drug/alcohol testing and results
- Direct care and management of work-related injuries (L&I claims/evaluations) and exposures cases.
- Prefer FACOEM but will accept FM or IM with interest in OccMed practice.
- EMR: Cerner
- Working with, and sensitive to, a multicultural population in a rural setting is preferred.
- Local industries include manufacturing, wineries/breweries/food processing, aerospace, logistics and distribution, and healthcare.
- Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
**Requirements**
- MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited US Residency program.
- WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
- BE/BC required.
- Great peer references and in good standing with clean record.
**Compensation**
- Generous base salary based off MGMA standards with ranges from $240k-$300k p/y DOE.
- RVU quarterly productivity bonuses for increased earnings potential during ramp up.
- Comprehensive full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/HSA, retirement, CME time and allowances, generous time off, and malpractice.
- Relocation allowances, sign-on, and commencement bonuses.
- Site qualifies for PSLF (Loan Forgiveness 501(c)(3)).
**Location**
- A growing population and thriving economy (Yakima County over 250,000 with our catchment area close to 300,000 residents)
- Over 300 days of blissful sunshine with 4 distinct mild seasons
- Beautiful region located on the sunny-side of the state great for outdoor concerts, shopping, dining, and drive-up espresso stands!
- Every outdoor activity you can think of among some of the most beautiful scenery--rolling hills, vineyards, produce stacked in bins/fruit stands/farmers markets, rivers and lakes, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, skiing, with spectacular views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier while you drive up the valley!
- Calmer living-balance between life and work
- Growing agricultural center and one of the country's most important agricultural hubs
- World class wineries and microbreweries
- Highly rated private and public schools-some with great sports programs, music programs, and academic excellence-high graduating class/college bound. In recent years, several grads from schools in the Lower Valley of Yakima entered into Medical Schools.
- Arts/Sports/Entertainment- The Yakima Symphony, Seasons Performance Hall, concerts, sporting events/venues, museums, Yakima Capital Theatre, Warehouse Theatre Co (local performing arts), local art gallery and much more!
- Low cost of living some of the most reasonable housing cost in the PNW
- Medical DO school (PNWU)
- Family Medicine Residency program
- Short commute and virtually no traffic!
- Within a 2 1/2-3 hours drive to the big 3--Seattle, Spokane, Portland
- Yakima and Tri-Cities (Pasco) airports