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Family Medicine Physician (optional OB) | Faculty position available

Community Health of Central Washington · Ellensburg, WA

Posted May 6, 2026

Community Health of Central Washington – Ellensburg · 519 East Mountain View Avenue, Ellensburg, WA, US, 98926

CHCW-Ellensburg Medical Clinic needs a Family Medicine or Family Medicine with OB physician for clinical faculty to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based primary healthcare. Come work in a collaborative, team-focused environment to provide the patients and families in our region access to high quality, and affordable care.

Why Community Health of Central WA?

  • Work/Life fit: Enjoy a flexible 4-day workweek with dedicated admin time.
  • Lifestyle Choice: Enjoy a calmer lifestyle in this small, university town in Ellensburg
  • Advocacy: For patients and providers. Administration round tables with providers for input with strategic planning
  • Teaching-Friendly Culture: Opportunity for precepting medical students and our residents
  • Structured Onboarding: To set you up with success!
  • Meaningful Patient Care: Serve a diverse population with room to explore your specialty interest
  • Longevity and Reputation: CHCW has been a trusted partner in the health and wellbeing of our communities for over 30 years!
  • Spanish speaking? That’s a big plus!
  • Modern Tech: We use OCHIN EPIC for a seamless EMR experience; DAX copilot (AI), Dragon dictation software

On-Site Support:

  • Strong and robust Primary Care Behavioral Health with BHCs on site and warm handoffs within minutes
  • Support services: lab, xray, pharmacy, evening clinic (certain services are site specific)
  • Clinical Support: fully staffed with MAs, RNs, after-hours triage, and case managers
  • Providers: Great blend of residents, new grads, mid-career, tenured physicians, and APPs

Compensation and Perks:

  • Base Salary: $215,000-$267,000. Salary is based on encounters per day (18–26-tiered level), and experience bonus. An additional financial add-on includes incentive for meeting engagement goals, and for OB call. (optional).
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, AD&D, Life, LTD, HSA, and FTCA malpractice coverage.
  • Employee premiums as low as $0-$25/month, with subsidized family coverage.
  • Health & Wellness programs.
  • Generous PTO, extended illness time, and 9 paid holidays.
  • CME allowances and dedicated time.
  • Approved sites for Student Loan Repayment Programs and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Relocation and sign-on bonus.
  • Visa sponsorship.

Qualifications:

  • MD/DO degree or IMG equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited Family Medicine US Residency.
  • WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
  • DEA certificate.
  • BE/BC required.
  • Approved for credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans.

DISCOVER CENTRAL WA!

Situated in the Kittitas Co, Ellensburg, WA is home to Central Washington University and Ellensburg Rodeo “America’s Top 10 Rodeos”. Downtown Ellensburg is a place to discover year-round with its ongoing street festivals, live music, foodie finds, an eclectic art scene, brand-name clothing, one-of-a-kind shops, historic tours and museums, impressive public art, a vibrant farmer's market, fun art programs, and a beer lover's paradise.

Employer

Community Health of Central Washington

Today, CHCW is the medical home for more than 28,000 people in Central Washington. We provide comprehensive care for all ages, regardless of the ability to pay. Our patients receive preventive services, care for acute and chronic illness, and care in our clinics, hospitals and other sites. We provide prenatal and obstetric services in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.

Our employees enjoy a professional laid back atmosphere where work is rewarding and fun and filled with learning & opportunities.

  • Mission driven teams
  • Family-like working environment
  • Positive attitudes
  • Updated clinical settings
  • PCMH Level 3 at all clinics
  • Family Medicine Residency Training Program
  • Psychology Post-Doc training and Internship Program

Livability

18,913
Ellensburg population
$461K
Avg 3-bedroom home
62° / 41°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Yakima
29.1 mi
Pop. 134,003
Wenatchee
30.8 mi
Pop. 81,106
Sunnyside
49.4 mi
Pop. 16,329
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Kittitas County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$461K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,586
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
62° / 41°
Avg high / low
6.85 in
Yearly rainfall
210
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 98926
32,327
Total residents
15,987
Male residents
16,340
Female residents
Age distribution
total
32,327
0-9
3,214
10-19
5,551
20-29
7,188
30-39
3,900
40-49
3,037
50-59
2,920
60-69
3,531
70-79
2,250
80+
736
Ethnicity
White
26,975
Black Or African American
338
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
153
Asian
500
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
148
Other
1,586
Two Or More
2,627
Source: US Census Bureau
0
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 97.31 mi
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) 28.99 mi
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) 30.61 mi
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) 76.95 mi
Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) 98.88 mi
Source: FAA database