Immediate Opening for Family Medicine Physician - Mount Vernon, Washington

Summary:

Do you want to build your career while strengthening your community? Skagit Regional Health has multiple openings for additional Family Medicine physicians to join our clinic locations in the Mount Vernon, Granite Falls, or Arlington communities. 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. We are committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Highlights:

· Thrive in team-oriented environments with providers, MAs, nurses, and other support staff.

· Monday-Friday outpatient only schedule, with some potential extended hours. Opportunity to work a 4-day work week.

· Our providers see a good mix of chronic and acute patients across the lifespan. Basic in office procedures performed in clinic, based on provider comfort level and preference.

· Light phone call rotations of clinic phone call only. Our acute care hospitals are staffed with Hospitalists to handle any inpatient coverage.

· This is a full-time position with a 36-hour patient contact hour work expectation.

· This is a hospital employed position with access to a large, existing in house specialty care referral base.

· Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization with newly implemented ambient AI technology (Abridge) available.

Qualifications:

· Graduate from an ACGME accredited residency program.

· Board Eligible/Board Certification required.

· 2-3 years of experience preferred; however, new graduates are welcome to apply.

· Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license before start.

· Must have active BLS certification before starting or within first week of employment.

· 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:

· First year salary guarantee: $313,924

· 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 offered!

· 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 over 3,000, including a medical staff of over 600, and is comprised of 2 acute care hospitals and roughly 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve. 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.

· Cascade Valley Hospital is licensed for 48 beds with a Level IV Trauma Center and a Level II Nursery. The hospital features a full range of services including acute care, critical care, and general surgery. The facility also offers a number of support services such as an in-house laboratory, rehabilitation program, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging.

About Washington:

· Our communities are scenic towns situated in the Puget Sound coastal region of Washington. Our region is well known for lush trails that are perfect for hiking, running and biking, beautiful waterways for fishing, swimming and kayaking, and plenty of picturesque scenery to discover along the way!

· Both cities (Mount Vernon & Arlington) are located in the third largest county in the state and is one of the fastest growing areas of Washington. They are vibrant cities that have a strong sense of community pride.

· Our communities of Mount Vernon, Smokey Point, Granite Falls and all the neighboring communities have a combined population of over 200,000, you can skip the trip to the larger cities for your dining and shopping needs! You can visit one of our many locally owned shops and restaurants or shop at the national stores such as Target, Costco, Home Depot, and many more.

· Nestled in the Cascade Mountain foothills, there is immediate access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities year round, such as hiking, biking, skiing and fishing! Explore our historic downtown areas where you can visit a number of small businesses, unique restaurants and gather with other residents during our annual festivals and farmer’s markets.

· Live in a family friendly environment with safe communities, great schools, and exciting opportunities for everyone in your family! Within the state of Washington, you will find a flourishing food, craft drinks, art, and entertainment scenes.

· 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.

· 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!