Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Washington is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join a collaborative, well-established emergency department at a 127-bed, not-for-profit acute care facility. Providence Centralia holds a nationally recognized distinction as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures from The Joint Commission, a designation earned by fewer than 405 hospitals and critical access hospitals across the entire United States. This is a full-service community hospital with a broad clinical scope and a stable, team-oriented practice environment that supports long-term professional development.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees (medical, dental, vision, and related coverage)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- License and DEA fee reimbursement
- Access to over 375,000 hours of CME/CE content annually at no cost through an internal continuing education platform
- Integration into a nationwide clinician network that promotes peer communication, collaboration, and shared best practices
- Mentorship, support, and career development resources from an industry-leading emergency medicine organization
Practice Highlights
- 127-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital with a broad inpatient and outpatient service footprint
- Emergency department staffed by a collaborative, stable team with an established group culture and low turnover
- Full-service hospital offering emergency, diagnostic, oncology, labor and delivery/birthing, and surgical services
- Specialized orthopedic surgery program with dedicated expertise in knee and hip replacements
- Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures — a distinction held by fewer than 405 hospitals nationally
- Backed by the Providence health system, providing access to regional subspecialty resources and referral infrastructure
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Washington State license or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department
About the Community
Centralia is a historic city in Lewis County in western Washington, situated along Interstate 5 roughly midway between Seattle and Portland — giving residents convenient access to two major metropolitan areas while enjoying a distinctly small-city pace and cost of living. The surrounding region offers abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and access to Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range, as well as the scenic Pacific Coast. Centralia's affordable housing, strong community character, and proximity to both urban centers and natural landscapes make it an appealing destination for clinicians seeking balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.