Lead the future of Family Medicine Education as a Residency Program Director/DIO in the heart of Central WA

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA (CHCW), 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 (Opioid Dependency Treatment)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health

Who We Are

CHCW is committed to attract and retain a diverse staff.  We honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.  Together, with our community, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Our opportunities center around a philosophy of teaching, mission driven teams, PCMH level 3, updated clinical settings, and positive attitudes.  We welcome you to join our family-like environment where work is rewarding and fun!

Practice Highlights at Central Washington Family Medicine-Residency

• FM to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all the teaching and admin activities of the Residency Program.
• Ensures ACGME accreditation and compliance with all program requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates the faculty, and APDs in their teaching responsibilities and performs as a Core Faculty physician.
• Coordinates the strategic planning process for ongoing growth and development of the residency program.
• Monitors residency program operations and teaching activity to ensure compliance with accreditation bodies, payers, and Teaching Health Center regulations.

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, PSLF.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Visa sponsorships available.
• Base Salary: $250k-$260k includes PD, faculty, and experience. Additional $15k for FMS/call (optional). Additional incentive for faculty development fellowship (optional).

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required with completion of an accredited US Family Medicine Residency.
• Additional prep instruction for Program Director Development, Physician Administrator course, and/or faculty development fellowship is highly preferred.
• FM with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a FM residency program. Preferred experience includes professional activity in family med and prior leadership roles. Evidence of scholarly activity desirable.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate.
• BC required.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans.

• Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
• Area known for its wineries/vineyards, microbreweries, picturesque scenery with panoramic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, water sports, boating, outdoor concerts, parks-including doggie parks, golfing, drive up espresso stands, and one of the top agricultural hubs in the nation.
• 2-3 hour drive to Seattle, Spokane, or Portland.
• Airports at Yakima and Pasco (Tri Cities).
• Lower cost of living than the WA average. Comfortable living!