Internal Medicine Physician

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation allowance

Generous paid time off

Annual CME allowance

Comprehensive dental, medical, and vision benefits

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Battle Ground, WA, is seeking a dedicated physician to provide primary medical care services. You will work collaboratively with a team to deliver quality healthcare, participate in preventive health programs, and improve patient care experiences.

The ideal candidate is a licensed MD or DO with residency training, ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on serving diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid MD or DO license.
• Complete residency training with board certification.
• Possess a current DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care according to licensure and guidelines.
• Participate in preventive health programs.
• Collaborate with the care team for quality services.

Skills

Licensed MD or DO

Completion of ACGME or AOA approved residency

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Prior community health experience

Education

Board certification in specialty or actively seeking certification

Tools

DEA certificate

Job description

Company Overview

Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community‑based, comprehensive health care with over 36 medical clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission‑driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities.

Job Summary

The physician will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. The physician will work collaboratively with staff to provide team‑based coordinated care. The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator. The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Work as part of a care team to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients.
• Provide primary medical care services in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure consistent with Sea Mar principles of practice and mission statement.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• Prescribe and/or dispense required medication according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
• Participate in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.
• Participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.
• Provide care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate.

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensed MD or DO.
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post‑graduate residency; board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification.
• A current DEA certificate.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Prior community health experience preferred.

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary
• Relocation allowance
• 1 medical assistant per provider
• Robust ancillary staff
• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME allowance
• Occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Dental, medical and vision benefits
• Sabbatical leave
• Retirement contribution
• Loan repayment options (all sites have a HPSA score of at least 19)
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate providers.