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 model 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 Services/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 at Yakima Pediatrics for Adolescent Medicine Specialist-Teen Health Clinic

• Pediatrician needed to provide primary health care and selective medical services/procedures to a pediatric/adolescent panel at our large, single specialty pediatric clinic.
• Provides subject matter expertise, and oversight in peds/AMS in leading Pediatric Teen Health Clinic (THC). This may include gyne clinic skills, eating disorders, and gender-affirming care.
• Opportunity to teach resident physicians and med students.
• Flexible 4/10 schedule with no call, rounding, or attending deliveries.
• Expected volume of 18-20 patients p/d, after ramp up, to sustain our patient needs.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
• EMR: OCHIN EPIC.

Total Rewards

• Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/LTD/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, and FTCA malpractice coverage. Premiums are $0-$25 p/m for employee and company subsidized premiums to add family.
• Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.
• CME time and allowances.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Visa sponsorships available.
• Annual base salary: $192,500-$202,500k includes THC, and experience. Additional financial add-on for an adolescent med fellowship, and productivity incentives.
  

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited US Pediatric Residency.
• Prefer adolescent medicine fellowship, or extensive experience in this specialty.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate, current BLS certificate.
• BE/BC required and preference for a CAQ in adolescent medicine.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans.

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).