Job Description

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks a fulltime Gastroenterologist to join our Digestive Health Center (Prosser Digestive Health Center) who is board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology. Join our supportive and collaborative team as the fourth fulltime GI physician to provide general and advanced Gastroenterology services to our community.

 

Practice Highlights:

  • Services include but are not limited to diagnosis and treatment of GE reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, Swallowing problems & esophageal mobility disorders, Celiac disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Colon cancer screening, Rectal pain, Liver disorders, and Biliary tract and Pancreatic disorders.
  • Practice model: Four Physicians, an Advanced Practice Clinician, Registered Nurses, and Certified Medical Assistants.  We currently have three highly qualitied GI physicians (Prosser Memorial Health GI Physicians)
  • 4-day work week.
  • No call.
  • Excellent office and GI procedure unit support staff.
  • EMR – EPIC & PROVATION-APEX.
  • Procedures performed with Propofol and CRNA support.
  • Current GI procedures performed at PMH include:  Colonoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Gastrointestinal stricture dilatation, Gastrointestinal stenting, Push enteroscopy, PEG/PEJ placement, Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of complex & large colon polyps, ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), Small bowel capsule endoscopy, Liver biopsy, and Liver elastography.
  • Leading GI center in Southeastern Washington
  • New Endoscopy Center in process with expected opening in 2026-2027
  • Strong collaboration with regional medical and surgical specialists 
  • Hospitalists manage all inpatients- GI serves as consultants only
  • Ample patient volumes for practice growth
  • Additional specialized skill sets in gastrointestinal motility, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology desired.
  • Local Administration and Board of Commissioners.

 

Compensation Highlights:

  • Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.
  • Compensation based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for physician.
  • 403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.
  • Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.
  • Generous PTO allowance.

 

Prosser Memorial Health is an independent full-service nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics, Therapy & Rehab Center, Dermatology Center, Digestive Health Center, Women's Health Center, General Surgery Center, Urology Center, Orthopedic Center, ENT & Allergy Center, Heart Center, and Endocrinology Center.  Our new state-of-the-art hospital opens in January 2025.

We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care and support services to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our mission is grounded in our Values: Accountability, Service, Promote Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

From adding new providers to opening new services lines and bringing the latest technology to Prosser Memorial Health, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we strive to bring only the best and brightest to our team, and why we provide top notch benefits to ensure our team members are taken care of. We have extremely low employee turnover.  As an employee of Prosser Memorial Health, benefits include vacation time, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 403(b) & 457 retirement plans, employee assistance program, free annual lab tests, free medical care at PMH facilities, and team engagement activities. Plus, the added benefit of living in a wonderful town like Prosser, Washington or in the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco).

 Prosser Memorial Health has a 5-Star CMS rating! This is the highest ranking to achieve. Prosser Memorial Health is one of only 483 hospitals in the country to receive a 5-Star rating and the ONLY Critical Access Hospital in the State of Washington.  Prosser Memorial Health is also in the top 10 recommended hospitals in Washington State: The top recommended hospitals in every state.

 Community Description

  • Friendly and Welcoming community
  • Prosser, Washington has been rated among the #1 Most Secure Places to Live (Mid-sized Cities)
  • Cost of living 18% lower than the U.S. national average
  • No state income tax
  • The Birthplace of Washington Wine
  • 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco)
    • West Richland, Washington was rated:
      • #1 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Washington by Niche
      • #1 Best Places to Live in Washington by area vibes
    • Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport (https://www.flytricities.com)
  • Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation
  • 300 Days of sunshine
  • 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon

For questions, please contact:  

Annie Tiemersma

Provider Recruiter

atiemersma@prosserhealth.org

Pay Range: $529,469-$990,321