Company Description

Who is KVH...

Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) is a community-focused health system providing outstanding care to improve the lives of individuals and families. KVH is an independent, rural healthcare organization made up of clinics, specialty services, and a critical access hospital. We provide care across the spectrum of life, from prenatal and birthing services to palliative and hospice care.

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Dermatology, Urgent Care, Neurology, ENT, Occupational Medicine, and Wound Care. Specialty services provide Home Health and Hospice, Physical Therapy, Speech & Occupational therapies, and a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner program.

What you can expect…

Work-life balance is important to us. We value your mental wellbeing as much as your skills to perform the job. When you’re away from the office we want you to be able to enjoy this beautiful setting. Commute to work by mountain bike. Hike in the wilderness on your day off. Backcountry ski from your door or from lifts within an hour’s drive.

KVH puts ‘employee care’ high on the priority list, with health benefits like low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance and a robust employee wellness program. KVH offers company contribution toward your choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including coverage available for spouses/ domestic partners, and dependent children. KVH believes that continuing education is critical to our mission and vision.  We have implemented many educational programs such as the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program and certification pay to encourage continuing education.  We want our employees to know they are valued. One of the ways we show this is by quickly vesting employees, making them pension eligible after just one year of part-time status. To view more details about the comprehensive benefits package we offer to eligible employees visit our website -

Benefits - KV Healthcare

www.kvhealthcare.org

About Ellensburg and Kittitas County…

Kittitas County is home to roughly 49,000 residents.  Located just 107 miles East of Seattle, Ellensburg is the most centrally located city in the state and is the county seat of Kittitas County.  Originally settled in the early 1870s, Ellensburg is rich with history and culture.  From the internationally known timothy hay produced here and sent to Pacific Rim countries, to the famous Ellensburg Rodeo each Labor Day weekend, to the ever-growing Central Washington University, Ellensburg has something to offer everyone.   Outdoor enthusiasts will have no shortage of activities to enjoy; biking, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing opportunities are plentiful and easily accessible. Art and history connoisseurs will love visiting the numerous local art galleries and museums.  Each July Ellensburg is host to an annual music festival and the Ellensburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May to October in the beautiful downtown area.  All this and much, much more is waiting for you. Come discover Ellensburg today! You’ll be glad that you did!  

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) will work in two locations: Ellensburg Emergency Department alongside an ED Physician and Cle Elum Urgent Care where the APC will serve as the sole provider.  APC will contract will for roughly 156, 12-hour shifts annually (13 shifts per month). 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications…

• Completion of appropriate License or Certification (PA-C/ARNP)

• ACLS certification (maintenance required)

• PALS certification (maintenance required)

• ATLS certification (maintenance required)

Preferred Qualifications…

• Previous Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience

• Previous exposure to clinic environment

Additional Information

Wage: Wage ranges between $140,100 to $157,604 with Team Patient Satisfaction Incentives. Actual wage will be based on years of applicable experience.