Family Medicine Physician

Klickitat Valley Health
Goldendale, Washington

Setting: Rural Hospital and Family Medicine Clinic
Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $243,000 – $368,000 annually based on experience

Schedule: Day shift
Patient Volume: Approximately fourteen to seventeen patients per day
Call: No call and no obstetrics

This is an opportunity to practice high-quality family medicine in a rural setting where physicians are supported, respected, and given the time and resources to care for patients well.

Rural Staffing Services is supporting Klickitat Valley Health in recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to join their collaborative and well-established care team.

This role is ideal for a physician who values relationship-based care, collaboration, and a balanced approach to medicine and life.

About Klickitat Valley Health

Klickitat Valley Health is a trusted rural healthcare organization serving the residents of Klickitat County and surrounding communities in south central Washington.

The organization includes a hospital, family medicine clinic, and a network of integrated services designed to support comprehensive community care.

Klickitat Valley Health is known for its strong leadership team, collaborative culture, and commitment to ensuring rural residents have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

Providers here practice medicine in an environment where their expertise is respected and their role in the community is deeply valued.

About the Community

Goldendale, Washington

Goldendale sits on the sunny side of the Columbia River Gorge in south central Washington and offers one of the most beautiful rural landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.

On clear days, residents enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Hood, just across the Columbia River in Oregon.

The area is known for its wide open skies, rolling hills, and endless outdoor recreation.

Local highlights include:

Hiking, fishing, and boating along the Columbia River Gorge
Easy access to Mount Hood for skiing, snowboarding, and year-round mountain adventures
The Goldendale Observatory State Park, one of the nations premier public observatories
Local wineries and agricultural communities throughout Klickitat County
A welcoming small town community where people truly know their neighbors

Goldendale offers a relaxed pace of life while remaining within driving distance of Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, and countless outdoor destinations.

For physicians seeking meaningful work and a lifestyle connected to nature, Goldendale offers something special.

Why This Role Matters

In rural healthcare, family medicine physicians are central to the health and stability of the community.

This clinic is designed to support providers with realistic patient volumes, dedicated clinical staff, and access to specialty services that allow you to focus on practicing medicine.

You will work within a collaborative team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals, and specialty consultants.

Leadership is accessible, systems are in place, and providers are given the space to do their best work.

The Practice Environment

Established family medicine clinic with physician and an advanced practice provider team

Dedicated medical assistant support for each provider

Virtual scribe support available

Integrated behavioral health and specialty services

On-site services include express care, pain management, dental, optometry, and diabetes care

Visiting specialty services include cardiology, dermatology, pulmonology, podiatry, orthopedics, and general surgery

Electronic medical record supported by clinical informatics staff

What You Will Do

Provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients across the lifespan

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions

Collaborate with colleagues and specialists to coordinate patient care

Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care

Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner

Participate in quality improvement and clinical best practice initiatives

Serve as a mentor and resource to advanced practice providers and clinical staff

Practice medicine with professionalism, compassion, and integrity

What We Are Looking For

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy licensed or license eligible in Washington State

Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

One year or more of recent experience in outpatient or acute care preferred

Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

Comfort working in a collaborative, team based environment

A genuine interest in rural medicine and community focused care

Compensation and Benefits Highlights

Competitive salary within the stated range

Sign on bonus available

Relocation assistance available

Retirement plan and paid time off

License fee reimbursement and continuing medical education support

Eligible site for state and federal loan repayment programs

A Place to Practice and Belong

Goldendale offers the rare opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while living in a community where relationships matter.

For physicians who want to practice medicine with purpose while enjoying the beauty and pace of rural life in the Pacific Northwest, this role offers both.

Apply to learn more about this opportunity.