DSHS SCC Physician

Overview

Description Physician Opportunity like no other, Initial Target Salary: $296,424.

The Special Commitment Center (SCC) within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a Primary Care Physician. Care that connects. Work that matters and discover a truly unique medical career at the SCC, located on serene McNeil Island in Washington State. We’re seeking dedicated physicians who value autonomy, purpose-driven care, and a lifestyle that prioritizes balance. The starting salary for this position is $ and we offer competitive benefits, supportive onboarding, meaningful clinical work, and a long-term career opportunity.

At SCC, you’ll practice in a tranquil, distraction-free environment where your clinical judgment is respected and your voice matters. Our island-based facility offers a rare opportunity to step away from the hustle of urban medicine and embrace a slower pace that fosters deeper patient relationships and professional growth. Doctors at SCC become part of a closely-knit team of healthcare professionals who ensure that patients receive the best care possible.

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2019ll provide medical assessment and treatment in partnership with a dedicated team that views care with a holistic approach.

Schedule
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Monday A Thursday, 7:00 a.m. A 5:00 p.m.

• Serve as a primary care physician for residents, providing scheduled and urgent medical care.
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations; order, interpret, and review laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Evaluate patients for physical, behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial health issues.
• Perform primary medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions; formulate and update treatment plans and standards of care.
• Review medical histories and current/past medications to inform clinical decisions.
• Assess and manage new or evolving medical issues.
• Coordinate and direct a multidisciplinary clinical approach, including making diagnostic and treatment recommendations and referring to specialty consultants as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records; prepare reports and contribute to reviews of patient progress and medical-surgical activities.
• Share daytime and after-hours on-call responsibilities.
• Provide emergency medical responses and participate in mortality reviews.

• 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
• Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
• Tuition reimbursement 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.

SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.

• Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Washington or ability to obtain Licensure by the start of employment
• Completion of the residency program
• Experience in the practice of medicine, preferably working with the behavioral health population
• Eligible for certification from a program accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

• More Autonomy:
  Enjoy a collaborative setting where your expertise guides care decisions. No insurance bureaucracy. No rushed appointments. Just medicine as it was meant to be practiced.
• Work-Life Balance:
  With predictable hours, minimal on-call demands, and a peaceful commute by ferry, SCC supports your well-being both on and off the clock.
• Unique Environment:
  Surrounded by nature and removed from urban stressors, McNeil Island offers a restorative backdrop for meaningful work.

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