Job Description

Prosser Memorial Health seeks a board certified or eligible Pulmonologist to launch and provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonology services to the community. Services include treating breathing disorders, severe allergies, and other lung conditions and diseases. We are first and foremost a nonprofit community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to improve the health of our community. 

Responsibilities:

  • Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
  • Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
  • Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.
  • Perform various specialized procedures to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.
  • Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
  • Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.
  • Support for the cardiopulmonary department in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Function Testing Intensive Care Unit, and any cardiopulmonary development of new treatments or procedures.
  • Educational support for the cardiopulmonary department staff in pulmonology.
  • Support in development of mechanical ventilation policies and protocols.
  • Leadership and support in the cardiopulmonary Quality Assurance, Safety, and other departmental regulatory compliance programs.

Practice Highlights:

  • Pulmonology services including but not limited to intensive care unit (ICU) inpatient services and general outpatient pulmonology services.
  • EMR: EPIC.
  • 4-day work week.. 
  • No call.
  • Excellent staff and supportive Administration.

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed base salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance covered 100% for physician.
  • Sign on bonus and relocation package.
  • Annual CME allowance and generous paid time off.

LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE

Prosser Memorial Health is a 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 and Heart Center, and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

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 on our team, and why we provide top notch benefits to ensure our team members are taken care of. As an employee of Prosser Memorial Health your benefits include vacation time, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 403(b) retirement, employee assistance program, free annual lab tests, and team engagement activities. Plus, the added benefit of living in a wonderful town like Prosser, WA, where you get 300 days of sunshine per year and the community is always welcoming.

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 (beckershospitalreview.com)

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

  • Friendly and welcoming community
  • Known as the Birth Place of Washington Wine
  • 300 Days of sunshine
  • Easy-access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation
  • No state income tax
  • 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland)
    • West Richland, Washington (WA) 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 (WA) is home to the Tri-cities Airport (PSC)
  • Prosser, Washington (WA) has been rated #1 Most Secure Places to Live (Mid-sized Cities)
  • 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington (WA) or Portland, Oregon (OR)
  • Cost of living 18% lower than the US national average

For questions, please contact:  

Annie Tiemersma

Provider Recruiter

atiemersma@prosserhealth.org

Pay Range: $360,000 – 606,948