Summary :

Do you want to build your career while strengthening your community? Skagit Regional Health is actively seeking additional Neurologists to expand our program due to increased patient demand. At Skagit Regional Health, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our communities, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve by providing exceptional healthcare, always. We are committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.  

Highlights :

• Thrive in a collaborative environment alongside our one (1) physician and one (1) ARNP. Plan to grow the department to 5 providers in total. Clinical support staff consists of MAs and RNs.
• This is a full time position with a 36 hour scheduled patient contact hour work expectation with shared weekend call rotation.
• This position offers flexibility to work a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role or work outpatient only. Inpatient responsibilities would be covering Skagit Valley Hospital, conveniently located across the street, and would be supported by our strong Hospitalist program.
• Shared call of 1:4 with no Stroke Call responsibilities. On-Call is primarily consultative with Stroke call handled by Tele-Stroke Neurohospitalists.
• Encounter a diverse array of neurological disorders in your practice. Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty interests to have a more tailored practice.
• Procedures include EMG, EEG, Botox, Trigger Point Injections and Occipital Nerve Injections.
• Teaching opportunities exist with Medical Students from PNWU and Residents from our own SRH Residency Programs.
• This is a hospital employed position with support from our in-house primary and specialty care referral base.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization with newly implemented ambient AI technology (Abridge) available!

Qualifications :

• Graduate from an ACGME accredited Neurology residency program.
• Board Eligible/Board Certification required.
• Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license before start.
• Must have active BLS certification before starting or within first week of employment.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare and focus on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.

Compensation and Benefits :

• Guaranteed first year salary: $372,325
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, is fully covered!
• Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave offered!
• Skagit Regional Health offers 401a and 457b retirement plans that invest in your future financial security.
• Skagit Regional Health is a PSLF approved institution.
• Washington State has no income tax, enhancing your financial benefits.

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 570, and is comprised of two acute care hospitals and almost 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. We commit to work collaboratively as a system to lead a culture that is focused on High Reliability and promote safe and reliable activities at all times.
• Our two acute care hospitals include Skagit Valley Hospital , located in Mount Vernon, and Cascade Valley Hospital , located in Arlington. Both of these facilities offer a full range of services including emergency care, acute and critical care, birth centers, heart and vascular services, as well as comprehensive diagnostic imaging. 

• Mount Vernon and Arlington  are growing communities that provides immediate access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Situated on the Puget Sound coastal region of Washington, our community has a lot of offer outdoor enthusiasts year round from camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more! 
• Mount Vernon is home to the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which brings visitors from all 50 states and over 85 countries every spring. Explore our historic downtowns where you can visit a number of our small businesses, unique restaurants and breweries. In the summer, shop at our local farmers market and enjoy a number of festivals.  
• Live in a family friend environment with safe communities, great schools, and exciting opportunities for everyone in your family! Within the state of Washington, you will find a flourishing food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes.
• Centrally located between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy all the amenities of a big city, such as access to international and regional airports and world class entertainment, without the cost of living or traffic!
• In 2021, Washington was named #1 in the U.S. News Best States ranking for the second year in a row.