Job Description

Posted 2 days ago

Grand Coulee, WA, USA
Coulee Medical Center

As part of a critical access facility located within our Rural Health Clinic; the Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) provides acute and routine medical care, fulfilling a vital role in the community by providing high quality care to all ages. As an extension of our family practice providers, the Family Medicine PA focuses on both urgent and primary care needs; conducting patient assessments – including medical histories, physical exams, diagnostic testing, and referring to specialty services. In being part of a collaborative team, the FM PA works alongside two full-time physicians, and supports the organization by carrying out these duties in a manner consistent with the mission and vision of Coulee Medical Center.

Qualifications: PA-C with primary care experience preferred; Current license to practice medicine issued by the state of Washington required; Certifications as outlined in the Medical Staff By-laws. Graduate of an accredited PA program.

Salary Range: Guaranteed first-year income: $140,000 (including sign-on bonus, excluding WRVU incentive)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Sign-on bonus of $30,000, productivity bonus eligible, retention bonus up to $50,000
• Loan repayment program opportunities through NHSC and/or WSAC (if eligible)
• Retirement match of 100%, up to 5% of annual salary, depending on years of service
• 100 hours of vacation time front-loaded upon hire, six paid holidays
• Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (no weekends or call requirements)
• Supportive provider work-life balance, flexible schedule opportunities
• 2 weeks guaranteed CME time/year and $3,500/year, excluding facility-paid required licenses/certifications 
• UpToDate subscription
• Valued and promoted provider autonomy
• Clinical AI Agent (AI medical scribe)
• Full spectrum patient population
• Local gym membership discounts
• Relocation expense eligible
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Great standard of living – affordable housing, low power rates, balanced cost of living

Health Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Retirement 403(b) with a maximum match of 5% (match depends on years of service), optional 457(b) Retirement Plan, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Health Flex Spending Account (HFSA), Day Care Flex Spending Account (DFSA), Provider Assistance Program (PAP), and Earned Leave Accrual (0.125/hr.)

Work Where You Matter

Coulee Medical Center is a 25-bed Trauma Level IV Critical Access Hospital with a very important job: to serve the healthcare needs of our rural community with the best in patient care, medical expertise, and personalized service. Based out of our new state-of-the-art, 66,000-square-foot facility near the famous Grand Coulee Dam, we provide professional medical services to the residents and visitors of the greater Grand Coulee area, the five surrounding counties, and the nearby Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. We treat their wounds, deliver their babies, heal their pain, and nurture their well-being – it is a big responsibility, and one that we are proud to have. To us, they are more than patients – they are our neighbors, friends, family and community, and their health comes first.

From sports physicals and well-baby visits, to the management of diabetes, high blood pressure, and bone and joint problems, the Coulee Family Medicine Clinic delivers a broad range of acute, chronic and preventive medical services including Family Practice, Obstetrics, Behavioral Health, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Registered Dietitian services, as well as a Monday-Friday Walk-In Clinic. The clinic’s physicians, nurse practitioners and other professionals focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of illnesses and medical problems to help lead our patients to a healthier life. 

Work Where You Vacation

The Grand Coulee Dam area, comprising the city of Electric City, Grand Coulee, and Coulee Dam, sits among the stunning scenery of the Columbia Basin and in the shadow of Grand Coulee Dam. Outdoor enthusiasts will have year-round opportunities for activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and cycling. Local festivals and rodeos provide exciting small-town entertainment throughout the year.

*Interested in learning more about our spectacular area? Please watch our Chamber of Commerce video – Discover Grand Coulee: Nature’s Playground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqwE30f5IDk

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