Join our legacy of training FM physicians in Central WA with core faculty positions

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA, where we all work together to provide the people in our region access to affordable and appropriate healthcare through our services and education. Founded by our Family Medicine Residency program (CWFM) in 1993, CHCW has grown into an integrated community health center to include full spectrum primary care, pediatric, senior residential care, behavioral and addiction care, and dental serving the Yakima and Kittitas Counties at multiple sites.

Our Clinics and Programs

• Central Washington Family Medicine Residency
• Central Washington Family Medicine
• Yakima Pediatrics
• Naches Medical Clinic
• Community Health of Central Washington - Ellensburg
• Highland Clinic
• Ellensburg Dental Care
• Senior and Residential Care
• Senior Smiles
• Connect (Substance Use Disorder Treatment)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health
• Population Health

Who We Are

CHCW is an organization focused on patient centered care, education of our future healthcare workforce, and providing healthcare services needed in our community. We value work life fit and provide a work environment dedicated to achieving and improving the quality of our employees’ daily experiences.

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF CENTRAL WA-ELLENSBURG

Practice Highlights

• FM or FM/OB for core faculty need to provide formal teaching, mentoring, and advising for our Resident Physicians on a rural track.
• Perform administrative responsibilities regarding the educational program and clinic practice.
• Attends on FMS and/or OBS as scheduled.
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of residents, APPs, BHCs, pharmacist, and support staff to bring full spectrum training to future practitioners.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• EMR: OCHIN EPIC.

Total Rewards

• Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/LTD/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, FTCA malpractice coverage. $0-$25 p/m premiums for employees, company subsidized premiums to add family.
• Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.
• CME time and allowances.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs and PSLF.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Visa sponsorships available.
• Base Salary: $226k-$236k DOE includes core faculty, differential, FMS/OB-call, and experience. Additional incentive for OB fellowship, extra call, and deliveries.

Qualifications

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

Community

• Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
• Area known for its outdoor recreation including fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, farmers market, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, drive up espresso stands, beer festivals, and live music events.
• Home to Central Washington University.
• Vibrant arts and culture community.
• 90 minutes to Seattle, 150 minutes to Spokane.
• Ellensburg Rodeo. (“America’s Top 10 Rodeos!”)