Job Information
PeaceHealth Infectious Disease Physician in Bellingham, Washington
Description
Ideal Candidate
Board Certified MD/DO who has successfully completed an Infectious Disease Fellowship - 2024 and 2025 Fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply
Interest in complex clinical medicine and follow-up of patients including hospital follow-ups, chronic infections (including HIV) and new referrals
Interest in co-managing transplant and oncology patients
Interest in providing telemedicine to outlying service areas
Practice Highlights
Current team shares strong camaraderie and support
Interesting work: tourism brings surprising infections including tropical infections and endemic fungi
Well-established infection prevention program
Well-established OPAT program
Provides support to PeaceHealth’s critical access hospitals in Sedro-Woolley, WA, Friday Harbor, WA and Ketchikan, AK via Telehealth
Inpatient work at St. Joseph Medical Center, a 253-bed Level II Trauma Center with plans for expansion
75% of the work is in St. Joseph Medical Center serving in a consult capacity
Hours of outpatient clinic are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
EPIC EHR
Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!
Guaranteed first-year income: $292,823.00
Employment Bonus / Relocation stipend / Education Loan Reimbursement
Robust Clinician Wellness Program
CME: up to $3,300 per calendar year
Comprehensive Benefit package including Medical /Dental / Vision / Disability / Life / Wellness / Retirement
PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.
Contact: Sharon Thompson, Physician & Provider Recruiter / SThompson1@peacehealth.org
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PeaceHealth has exceptional benefits. (https://careers.peacehealth.org/pages/benefits-culture)
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