Seeking Palliative Care Physician to Start an Outpatient Clinic - North of Seattle - PSLF Eligible

Summary:

Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking an experienced Palliative Care physician to start an outpatient Palliative Care service in Mount Vernon, Washington. At Skagit Regional Health, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our communities, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve by providing exceptional healthcare, always. Skagit Regional Health is committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Highlights:

• In this new role, you will help start an outpatient Palliative Care practice that will be embedded in our existing Oncology clinic and have access to supportive clinical staff including onsite social work and chaplain.
• Collaborate closely with our two (2) physicians and one (1) ARNP that support our inpatient Palliative Care program. Potential opportunity to pick up some inpatient work, if needed.
• Benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with a weekday only schedule focused only on outpatient care. This is a 0.6 FTE, fully benefited position.
• This new position will focus on improving quality of life and health for patients with complex illnesses and approaching end-of-life illnesses, develop, and facilitate goals of care for patients in an outpatient setting.
• This is a hospital-employed position with support from our in-house primary and specialty care referral base.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ACGME accredited residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Fellowship training a plus.
• Must be Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Minimum 2-4 years of practice experience is required.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license before start.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare and focus on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $179,385
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, is fully covered!
• Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave available!
• Skagit Regional Health offers 401a and 457b retirement plans that invest in your future financial security.
• Skagit Regional Health is a PSLF approved institution.
• Washington State has no income tax, enhancing your financial benefits.

About Skagit Regional Health:

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 600, and is comprised of 2 acute care hospitals and 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. We are committed to work collaboratively as a system to lead a culture that is focused on High Reliability and promote safe and reliable activities at all times. In 2024, Skagit Regional Health was named as a finalist in the categories of Hospital/Medical Center and Women’s Health in the Best of the Best Skagit Valley Community Choice Awards.
• Skagit Valley Hospital is a licensed 137-bed facility with a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital features a full range of services including the latest surgery techniques, including multiple surgical robots; renal dialysis; a well-appointed Family Birth Center; compressive diagnostic imaging and an advanced heart and vascular institute with the only cardiac catheterization labs in the area. Our new, state of the art surgery center opened in December 2023, which has offered additional clinic space, outpatient ORs and additional endoscopy suites.

About Mount Vernon, Washington:

• Nestled in the captivating Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon is a thriving community offering immediate access to a plethora of outdoor recreational activities. Positioned along Washington’s Puget Sound coastal region, our area caters to outdoor enthusiasts year-round, offering opportunities for camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more.
• Experience the renowned Skagit Valley Tulip Festival that draws visitors from across the globe every spring. Explore our historic downtown and scenic river walk, showcasing an array of small businesses, distinctive restaurants, and craft breweries. During the summer, shop our local farmers market and enjoy an outdoor concert.
• Conveniently situated between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy the amenities of major cities, including access to international and regional airports and world-class dining, without the high cost of living or traffic congestion.
• Settle into a welcoming, family centric atmosphere with safe neighborhoods, great school districts, and a wealth of diverse opportunities tailored for every member of your family. Washington State encapsulates a thriving food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes waiting to be explored.
• Recognized as the top-ranked state in the U.S. News Best States ranking for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022), Washington offers an exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place to call home!