Physician - Family Medicine

Compensation

• Salary, exempt
• The standard wage range for this role is $209,705-$262,184 per year
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $314,579 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

• Monday-Friday shifts
• Occasional Saturdays may be available if interested

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.

• 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.

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Full‑Time Primary Care Provider at our Ferndale, 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.

• 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
• Support staff in the areas of nursing, behavioral health, medical records, EMR/IT, case management, referrals, insurance enrollment & an onsite pharmacy

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• 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)) &or the Washington Student Achievement Council (Washington Health Corps | WSAC)

• 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)
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Malpractice insurance through the Federal Torts Claims Act with tail coverage
• Reimbursement of state license, DEA registration & board certification renewal fees
• Continuing Education (days & funds)
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 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
• Health Living reimbursements
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses and will preparation services
• Sabbatical Leave accrual

• Licensed as a Physician in Washington State (or eligible to obtain a WA State…