DSHS ESH Physician 3

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DSHS Physician 3

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) is seeking a Primary Care Provider to join the team at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) psychiatric hospital in Medical Lake, Washington.

Our goal is to hire dedicated and dynamic Family and Internal Medicine Physicians who are comfortable working in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

The salary for this position is $296,424.00 and we offer competitive benefits, supportive onboarding, meaningful clinical work, life balance and a long-term career opportunity.

Working closely with multiple disciplines, you'll have an influential voice advocating for the physical and medical needs of the people we serve.

You'll provide treatment for adult patient population that includes a variety of forensic, geriatric, and disability challenges.

You'll build working relationships with patients and provide patient-focused medical care with the goal of healthy discharge into the resident's community.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Your role within the hospital:

• Direct, review and provide primary medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to patients; prescribe necessary medication.
• Perform admission and physical examinations; provide evaluation of laboratory tests.
• Provide preventative maintenance care; and formulate treatment plans.
• Review medical histories, diagnostic tests, medication regime, and clinical diagnostic procedures.
• Perform daily rounds and assess and treat the onset of new medical problems.
• Implement health prevention guidelines and coordinate referrals for specialty consultants.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, deliver emergency medical responses and mortality and morbidity reviews.

We also offer our Physicians:

• A competitive salary along with 1.25 times regular pay when covering additional workloads, additional monthly pay for board certification, an excellent benefits package, and annual funding for continuing medical education. Relocation assistance available!
• $10,000/year for Board Certification
• $6,500 annual allowance for CME courses subject to budget
• Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $25,000 for qualifying employees
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

We're Looking for Those With:

A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington AndEligibility for certification from a program accredited by the American Board of Medical specialties The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.

It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 02002.

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.