$225K - $250K
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