Family Medicine Physician
Klickitat Valley Health · Goldendale, WA
Posted October 16, 2026
KVH Family Medicine (Goldendale) · 317 Sanders Way, Goldendale, WA, US, 98620
- Pay: $242,520 – $367,915 per year
- Schedule: Full time, 4 clinic days a week; no call, no OB
- Location: KVH Family Medicine, Goldendale, WA — in the Columbia River Gorge, two hours from Portland
- Organization: Klickitat Valley Health, a rural critical-access hospital and clinics
The Opportunity
Klickitat Valley Health Family Medicine is hiring a Physician to provide primary care four days a week in Goldendale, Washington.
- 14–17 patients a day
- No call and no OB
- Dedicated support staff for every provider, including a medical assistant and a virtual scribe
- Meditech Expanse EMR, supported by a Clinical Informatics RN
- Coach and mentor mid-level providers and staff on best practices
The Team and Clinic
- 4 physicians and 10 mid-level providers, with a Medical Director, Clinical Manager and Office Support Manager
- In-clinic services: Express Care, Pain Management, Behavioral Health, Dental, Optometry and Diabetes care
- General Surgery and Orthopedics available locally
- Visiting specialists in Podiatry, Cardiology, Dermatology and Pulmonology through the Specialty Clinic
Compensation and Benefits
- $242,520 – $367,915 per year
- $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Eligible site for the Washington State and Federal loan repayment programs
- Retirement, paid time off, CME and license fee reimbursement
About Klickitat Valley Health
KVH is a rural, critical-access hospital in scenic Goldendale, Washington, two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services, including Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT/OT, Pain Management and Hospice, and employs nearly 300 staff.
Life in Goldendale
- A town of about 3,500 among the rolling Simcoe Hills, with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams
- World-class hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking and windsurfing, with the Columbia River and untouched wilderness minutes away
- Dozens of Columbia River Gorge wineries, plus the culture of Hood River and Portland
- Four distinct seasons, from spring wildflowers to fiery fall color
- A slower pace of country life, whether you're raising children, animals or a garden
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care within the scope of your specialty, collaborating with other physicians when indicated
- Arrange and coordinate referrals and consultations; prescribe and dispense medications appropriately
- Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options and side effects, and promote wellness and prevention from a family-centered perspective
- Share excess walk-in patients as needed and follow the clinic schedule
- Oversee, evaluate and give feedback to mid-level practitioners and staff
- Document encounters in the EMR in a timely way, usually within 24 hours
- Take part in quality improvement, policy development and continuing education
- Promote KVH's mission and values in the community and help build a true partnership in patient care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with an active Washington State medical license
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
- Federal/state DEA registration
- Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
- KVH medical staff affiliation/credentialing
- At least one year of recent full-time direct patient care in an outpatient or acute care setting
Employer
Klickitat Valley Health
Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) is a rural, critical-access hospital (Level IV trauma) and clinic network in scenic Goldendale, Washington, two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care with 24/7 hospitalist coverage, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, wound care, diagnostic imaging, lab, PT/OT, behavioral health, dental, optometry, retail pharmacy and hospice. With nearly 300 staff, KVH is one of the largest employers in Klickitat County.
KVH Family Medicine is the county's home base for primary care: physicians and advanced practice providers caring for patients of all ages, with Express Care for same-day needs, pain management, behavioral health, dental, optometry and diabetes services under one roof. Visiting specialists in cardiology, dermatology, podiatry and pulmonology hold clinics on site. Each provider has dedicated support staff, including an MA and a virtual scribe.
Why providers choose KVH:
- Manageable volumes and real work-life balance, including family medicine with no call or OB
- Competitive salaries, sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
- Eligibility for Washington State and federal loan repayment programs
- Retirement, paid time off, CME, and license and professional fee reimbursement
Life in Goldendale: Goldendale (population about 3,500) sits among the rolling Simcoe Hills with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking and world-class windsurfing are minutes away, along with the Columbia River, untouched wilderness, Gorge wineries, and the culture of Hood River and Portland. All four seasons are vivid, from spring wildflowers to fiery fall color, and the pace of country living leaves room for family, animals and gardens.