Outpatient Endocrinology - Growing Practice in Washington State - No Income Tax & PSLF Eligible

Summary:

Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking an additional Endocrinologist to complement our current team of two physicians and 3 ARNPS due to increased demand. 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:

• Thrive in a collaborative environment alongside our two (2) physicians and three (3) nurse practitioners. Clinical support staff consists of MAs and RNs.
• Benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with a weekday only schedule focused only on outpatient care. No inpatient call duties and ample time off.
• This is a full time position with a 36-hour schedulable patient contact hour work expectation.
• Our practice caters to a diverse adult patient base with a large number of diabetes management while also addressing a spectrum of other endocrine disorders.
• Teaching opportunities exist with Medical Students from PNWU and Residents from our own SRH Residency Programs.
• 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 with newly implemented ambient AI technology (Ambient) available!

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ACGME accredited Endocrinology fellowship program.
• Board Eligible/Board Certification required.
• Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• 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: $287,374
• 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.

• 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.