Obstetrics and Gynecology

Company Overview

Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community-based, comprehensive health care with over 38 medical clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities.

This position is located at Sea Mar's Salmon Creek Medical clinic. 

Job Summary

The physician will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. The physician will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care. The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator. The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.

Responsibilities and Duties​

• The physician will work as part of a care team  to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients. 
• The physician provides primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement.
• The physician will provide appropriate hospital and institutional care as required for OB coverage.
• The physician may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary. 
• The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. 
• The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.
• The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.
• The physician assures accurate and timely completion of all clinical records; completion of paperwork in a team-based approach and necessary paperwork for patient care.

Hospital Information:

• Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
• OB Hospitalist program in place for emergency back-up.
• OB anesthesia 24/7
• Pediatric hospitalist 24/7
• Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• 18 State-of -the-art LDRP rooms with jet tub.
• Excellent referral system to Legacy MFM for high-risk patients.
• Allocated Gynecologic OR block time.
• Access to DaVinci Robot, MIS Gyn surgery including: Robotics mesh sacrocolpopexy and other pelvic floor reconstruction, MUS, Endometriosis and Gender-affirming care, advanced laparoscopy & operative hysteroscopy with very collaborative surgical colleagues in Gyn/Onc, Urogynecology, General Surgery and Colorectal also at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed MD or DO
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency; board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification.  
• A current DEA certificate 
• Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment 
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Prior community health experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary (annual increase with Sea Mar longevity) 
• OB compensation (4 hours per week)
• 1 medical assistant per provider
• Robust ancillary staff (including Maternal support services)
• EMR- EPIC 
• Sabbatical leave
• Retirement contribution (in addition to profit sharing plan)
• 401(k) plan 
• Employer paid Life Insurance 
• Relocation reimbursement 
• Generous paid time off ( 32 days PTO, and 10 paid holiday)
• Annual CME allowance and paid time off ($2K and 7 days, increases after 3 years)
• 3 month on-boarding and ramp-up period 
• Occurrence based malpractice insurance including tail coverage 
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, medical and vision (insurance premium 100% covered)
• Loan repayment options (all sites have a minimum HPSA score of at least 19)
• J1 and H1 visa sponsorship available. 
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate mission driven providers

• A low cost of living, great public and private schools.
• Family friendly environment with safe community.
• An abundance of outdoor recreation—Live in the pacific north west
• Easy access to Portland OR, Mount Hood and the PNW Coast. (mountains and ocean within 50 miles).

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