Physician - Family Medicine

Compensation

• Salary, exempt
• The standard wage range for this role is $219,142-$273,982 per year
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $328,735 per year
• Sign-On/Relocation Bonus (subject to payback clause)
• Additional pay for working full time and/or working 1 to 4 Saturdays per month

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday shifts

Occasional Saturdays may be available if interested

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982.

With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages.

Employing over 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

• What We Value
• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration

Innovation

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Full-Time Primary Care Provider at our Bellingham, WA, facility working 36 patient-contact hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference in the lives of a diverse patient population, including many underserved individuals.

Our medical clinics provide primary & preventive health care to people of all ages. As a medical home, we engage patients & their families in their care.

We integrate behavioral health services with the medical team for a more holistic approach, and we provide case management to help patients access other community resources they need to be healthy.

With an onsite pharmacy, providers can work closely with pharmacy staff to make filling prescriptions faster & easier, and dental services are also onsite to fulfill patients' dental needs.

What We Offer

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package
• A unique call schedule providing phone consultation to 3rd parties only-–no patient call
• A robust orientation followed by a gradual ramp-up period
• EMR & IT support
• Ambient AI Scribe (DAX) and Dragon for charting
• Access to MAVEN Project to connect with specialists whom you may otherwise not have access;

Resources for patients such as integrated behavioral health, psychiatry, SUD treatment, child & family counseling, adult & pediatric dental services, an on-site pharmacy, a communicable disease program, case managers, community health workers, referrals specialists, insurance enrollment, medical records & more

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.

Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov)), Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health Corps | WSAC) &/or Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (Apply to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce (hrsa.gov))

While employes at UCNW are eligible to apply for these loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed.

Generous Benefits Including

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (160 hours 1st year, 208 hours 2nd year, increasing at Year 5 & Year 10 thereafter)
• Malpractice insurance through the Federal Torts Claims Act with tail coverage
• Sabbatical Leave accrual
• Reimbursement of state license, DEA registration & board certification renewal fees
• Continuing Education (days & funds)
• Other paid leaves including Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
• Optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives

Healthy Living Reimbursements

Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services

Requirements

Licensed as a Physician in Washington State (or eligible to obtain a WA State license)

In good standing with the medical board for all states in which licensed

Board Certified in Family Practice

Active DEA registration with no restrictions and ability to prescribe Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5

Preferred Qualifications

Family Medicine Experience in an Outpatient Setting

• Experience in a community health center or similar setting providing care to underserved populations
• Experience working as an independent practitioner with patients who have complex co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, chronic pain, and substance abuse

Experience with Pediatrics and Women's Health

Experience working with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic levels, treating them with sensitivity and respect

Proficient with Electronic Medical Records

Candidates who meet the requirements who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

About Bellingham

Live in a community consistently rated as one of the most desirable in the USA! Nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains just a short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC, and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is home to over 90,000 people and surrounded by several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)

• Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational System)
• Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops, Local Festivals, Farmers Markets, Berry Picking, & Community Events)
• Cultural Activities (Theater, Music, Independent Films, Museums, Art Studios, & Diverse Local Restaurants)

To Apply

Visit our Careers Page at unitycarenw.org or contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-788-2661. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at bit. ly!

If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward.

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to have up to date flu vaccines and strongly encourages up to date COVID-19 vaccines. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.