Emergency Medicine Physician
Klickitat Valley Health · Goldendale, WA
Posted October 16, 2026
Klickitat Valley Health Hospital (Goldendale) · 310 S Roosevelt Avenue, Goldendale, WA, US, 98620
- Pay: up to $220.00 per hour
- Schedule: 24-hour ED shifts; full-time benefits at six shifts a month; part-time and casual available
- Location: Klickitat Valley Health Hospital, 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 is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join its ED team in Goldendale, Washington.
- 24-hour shifts with an average census of 14 visits a day
- The ER is staffed with one physician, one RN and one ED tech
- LifeFlight's base is only 30 miles away, for fast air transfers
- A comfortable sleep room near the ER for the physician on duty
- 24/7 hospitalists manage inpatient care
- Full-time, part-time and casual positions available
Compensation and Benefits
- Up to $220 per hour
- Signing bonus, temporary housing and relocation assistance
- Full-time benefits at six 24-hour shifts a month: medical, dental, vision and Rx; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; retirement; paid time off; CME; license and professional membership fees; and malpractice insurance
- Part-time positions accrue paid time off and can join the retirement plan (casual positions are not benefits-eligible)
About Klickitat Valley Health
KVH is a rural, critical-access hospital (Level IV trauma) in scenic Goldendale, Washington, two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. It offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of services, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Wound Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, PT/OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Optometry, Retail Pharmacy and Hospice, plus a busy primary care and same-day clinic on the hospital campus. With 300 staff, KVH is one of the largest employers in the county.
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
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.