Wound, Burn and Ostomy Physician

Summary
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Do you want to build your career while strengthening your community? Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking an experienced Wound Care physician to help expand our award winning program. 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.

We are committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Highlights
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• Thrive in a collaborative environment alongside experienced providers, MAs, nurses, and a supportive clinical staff.
• Benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with a weekday only schedule focused only on outpatient care. No call duties and ample time off.
• This is a full time position with flexibility to offer a position between a 0.7-1.0 FTE. Position would also include a Medical Directorship with partial FTE dedicated to medical director responsibilities.
• Position will focus on the treatment of complicated or non-healing wounds of primarily adult patients. Evaluate, assess and treat patients in our outpatient clinics. Procedures include debridement, biopsies, sutures, I/D, among others.
• Our Wound Care program consists of two clinics in Mount Vernon and Arlington, located roughly 30 minutes away from each other. Our providers help cover both clinic locations.
• 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 with newly implemented ambient AI technology (Abridge) available!

Qualifications
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• Graduate from an ACGME accredited Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery or Orthopedic Surgery program.
• Must be Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery or Orthopedic Surgery. Certification in Wound Care preferred.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license by start.
• Must have active BLS certification before starting or within first week of employment.
• 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
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• Guaranteed first year salary: $209 746 (Dependent on FTE)
• 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 offered!
• 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 over 3,000, including a medical staff of over 600, and is comprised of 2 acute care hospitals and roughly 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve. 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.

Why Live in Mount Vernon, Washington?

• Scenic Location: Nestled in the captivating Skagit Valley, between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, this community offers immediate access to a plethora of outdoor recreational activities. Our area caters to outdoor enthusiasts year-round, offering opportunities for camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more.
• Convenient Access:
  Located right on I-5 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.
• Quality of Life: We offer 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. Consistently recognized as the top-ranked…