Rheumatology Physician

Skagit Regional Health; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit Regional Health is seeking a Rheumatologist to join their team in Mount Vernon, WA. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. With no inpatient responsibilities and a focus on outpatient care, the position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employment bonus

Relocation reimbursement

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance covered

401a and 457b retirement plans

Paid maternity and parental bonding leave

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Board Certification required.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional healthcare in a collaborative environment.
• Manage a diverse adult patient base with rheumatoid disorders.

Skills

Compassionate Healthcare

Innovative Healthcare

Education

ACGME accredited fellowship

Job description

Summary:

Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking an additional Rheumatologist to complement our current team or providers due to rapid growth and 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 two (2) physicians and three (3) PAs. Physician Assistants assist with consults, follow-up clinic appointments and patient overflow.
• This is a full time position with a 36 hour scheduled patient contact hour work expectation. Shared weekly clinic phone call rotation of 1:3 taking minimal calls from office patients.
• Benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with a 4-day work week and no inpatient responsibilities. Rotation between main office and satellite clinic (located roughly 30 minutes away) may be required.
• Our practice caters to a diverse adult patient base with a variety of rheumatoid disorders.
• Practice in a state-of-the-art outpatient clinic with lab and imaging on site. Infusion rooms located at Skagit Valley Hospital, just 5 minutes away.
• 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.
• 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 by 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: $291,390
• 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.

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 600, and is comprised of 2 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 are committed 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. In 2024, Skagit Regional Health was named as a finalist in the categories of Hospital/Medical Center and Women s Health in the Best of the Best Skagit Valley Community Choice Awards.
• Skagit Valley Hospital is a licensed 137-bed facility with a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital features a full range of services including the latest surgery techniques, including multiple surgical robots; renal dialysis; a well-appointed Family Birth Center; compressive diagnostic imaging and an advanced heart and vascular institute with the only cardiac catheterization labs in the area. Our new, state of the art surgery center opened in December 2023, which has offered 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 life, making it an ideal place to call home!