Western State Hospital (WSH) within the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking Primary Care Physicians to join the team in Lakewood – Pierce County, Washington.Our goal is to hire compassionate and dynamic Physicians who have the desire to work in an inpatient setting. Doctors at WSH become part of a closely-knit team of healthcare professionals who ensure that patients receive the best care possible. Working closely with multiple disciplines, you will have an influential voice related to the physical and medical needs of the people we serve. You will provide medical assessment and treatment in partnership with a dedicated team that views care with a holistic approach.We currently have an opening for night shift, 5 shifts a week. Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. There is an additional 5% premium pay for on-site work in addition to the advertised salary.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. WSH is not driven by economics; this allows our staff the ability to focus on developing creative approaches to treatment and care. Your role within the hospital- Direct, review, and provide primary medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to patients addressing medical emergencies and other acute concerns; prescribe necessary medication
- Perform admission and physical examinations, laboratory tests, evaluations
- Review medical histories, diagnostic tests, medication regimes, and clinical diagnostic procedures
- Perform minor surgical procedures, deliver emergency medical responses, and mortality and morbidity reviews
- Share Physician on-call duties during the day and call duties after administrative hours and weekends
Compensation and benefits- Offers 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 for Board Certification
- $5,000 annual allowance for CME courses
- Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
- Tuition reimbursement up to $25,000 for qualifying employees
- DSHS provided support staff and operating expenses
- Opportunity to work on complex cases
Your credentials- Completion of 3-year residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice in an accredited training
program, recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine or American board of Family Practice - Board Certified/qualified by the American board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Family Practice
We partner with people to access support, care, and resources. These roles are classified as Physician 3. This advertisement has been reopened to allow additional qualified people to apply. If you have already applied for this job, you do not need to apply again--your status remains unchanged.
Interested? Apply today and upload your CV or email to bastrjl@dshs.wa.gov. Questions?Please email Jenny atbastrjl@dshs.wa.gov
or call 360-791-4168 and reference #11284.To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.
#WeAreHiring #InclusionWorks 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. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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