Internal Medicine APP – Mount Vernon, Washington - Outpatient Only

Summary:

Skagit Regional Health has immediate openings for Internal Medicine providers to join our clinics in Mount Vernon. 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:

• Work with a cohesive team of new and experienced physicians and APPs at our Internal Medicine clinics in Mount Vernon, Washington.
• Enjoy a Monday-Friday outpatient only schedule, with some extended hours that may be required. Opportunity to work a 4-day work week.
• Our providers see a good mix of chronic and acute adult patients. Basic in office procedures performed in clinic, based on provider comfort level and preference.
• Light phone call rotation of 1:9 call of clinic phone call only. Our acute care hospitals are staffed with Hospitalists to handle any inpatient coverage.
• This is a hospital employed position with access to a large, existing in house specialty care referral base.
• Teaching opportunities exist with Medical Students from PNWU and Family Medicine Residents from our own SRH Residency Program.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• 2-4 years of APP practice experience is required. Primary Care experience highly preferred.
• 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:

• Guaranteed first year salary: $130,037
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, is fully covered!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including 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.

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 570, and is comprised of two acute care hospitals and almost 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 commit 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.
• Our two acute care hospitals include Skagit Valley Hospital, located in Mount Vernon, and Cascade Valley Hospital, located in Arlington. Both of these facilities offer a full range of services including emergency care, acute and critical care, birth centers, heart and vascular services, as well as comprehensive diagnostic imaging. 

• Mount Vernon and Arlington are growing communities that provides immediate access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Situated on the Puget Sound coastal region of Washington, our community has a lot of offer outdoor enthusiasts year round from camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more! 
• Mount Vernon is home to the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which brings visitors from all 50 states and over 85 countries every spring. Explore our historic downtowns where you can visit a number of our small businesses, unique restaurants and breweries. In the summer, shop at our local farmers market and enjoy a number of festivals.  
• Live in a family friend environment with safe communities, great schools, and exciting opportunities for everyone in your family! Within the state of Washington, you will find a flourishing food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes.
• Centrally located between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy all the amenities of a big city, such as access to international and regional airports and world class entertainment, without the cost of living or traffic!
• In 2021, Washington was named #1 in the U.S. News Best States ranking for the second year in a row.