Pediatrician

Join Our Team as a Pediatrician in a Rural Family Medicine Clinic

Are you a compassionate and dedicated board-certified Pediatrician looking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural community? At Klickitat Valley Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care for infants, children, and adolescents. We are seeking a Pediatrician to join our multidisciplinary team, which includes family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral health professionals, all working together to deliver comprehensive and quality care.

In this role, you will provide clinically competent, patient-centered medical care, from initial assessments and diagnoses to treatment and follow-up care. You will also play a key role in educating families on health and wellness, supporting improved outcomes for our young patients.

If you value collaboration, excellence in customer service, and the opportunity to practice medicine in a compassionate, ethical, and professional environment that aligns with the vision, mission, and values of KVH, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services including Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Pain Management, and Hospice. KVH employs nearly 300 staff.

Goldendale, population 3,500, is nestled among the rolling Simcoe Hills with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing are world-class with the Columbia River and untouched wilderness just minutes away. Locals enjoy the cultural offerings of Hood River and Portland and the dozens of wineries that dot the landscape throughout the Columbia River Gorge. Each of the four seasons is prominent with beautiful spring wildflowers and fiery orange shades in the Fall. Whether you’re raising children, raising animals, raising a garden, or just looking to get out of the big city, our providers come to Goldendale to enjoy a slower pace of life and take advantage of the rich benefits of country living. View this video to see the beauty of the Goldendale area! Click Here.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Safety Sensitive per WASB5123: Yes

Position is eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Education / Licensure:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.
• Commitment to serving a diverse rural population with compassion and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Dedication to lifelong learning and staying current with medical advancements.
• Current BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications are required.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year recent full-time experience providing direct patient care in an outpatient or acute care medical setting is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Requires critical thinking skills, ability to make difficult, complex, and important decisions, and provide counsel/advice for other caregivers, patients, etc., as well as listen and accept advice from others, demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and the ability to work with independent and limited supervision.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Perform various sensory requirements such as vision, speech, smell, touch, manual dexterity, fine motor skills and hearing in order to assess and treat the patient accurately.
• Promote/deliver excellent customer service to both internal (patients, providers, and staff) and external customers (visitors and vendors).
• Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians/providers, volunteers, and community; present information and respond to questions effectively.
• Work productively and cohesively within a team and resolve conflict/differences in a positive manner.
• Work in a stressful/demanding environment and take appropriate action to ensure the quality of patient care and the ability to cope with the job's physical and emotional demands.
• Maintain a calm and composed manner in emergency/stressful situations, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Complies with mandatory regulatory and credentialing requirements, such as HIPAA, CLIA, CMS regulations/standards, drug prescription standards, etc.
• Accountable for proper coding and appropriate charging for all services rendered.
•  Demonstrate attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy; risk of error could result in significant harm or loss.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience with using everyday electronic computer tools (e.g., email, data retrieval, voicemail, and internet/intranet) as well as the ability to effectively utilize and enter information and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR), as well as use/handle all medical equipment utilized in the care of the patient.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and good typing skills.
• Adaptability is essential to manage the needs of a department with unpredictable volume and resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):