Summary:

Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking a 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, on person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve. Skagit Regional Health is committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.  

Highlights:

• Be embedded in our existing Oncology clinic and have access to supportive clinical staff including onsite social work and chaplain.
• 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 fellowship program.
• Must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Palliative Care.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience is required.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on quality of care, patient experience and collaboration.
• Our ideal candidate will be focused on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $172,485
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance is fully covered!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, disability and life.
• 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 570, and is comprised of two 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 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.
• Skagit Valley Hospital is licensed for 137 beds with a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital features a full range of services including the latest surgery techniques; renal dialysis; a well-appointed Family Birth Center; compressive diagnostic imaging and an advanced heart and vascular institute that includes the only cardiac catheterization labs in the area. State of the art surgery center opened in December 2023, offering 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 live, making it an ideal place to call home! 

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 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. Skagit Valley Hospital is licensed for 137 beds with a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital features a full range of services including the latest surgery techniques; renal dialysis; a well-appointed Family Birth Center; compressive diagnostic imaging and an advanced heart and vascular institute that includes the only cardiac catheterization labs in the area.

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