Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital in scenic Goldendale, Washington, only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and full ancillary services, including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT/OT, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Dental, Optometry, Pain Management, and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on the hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed 24/7 by hospitalist staff. KVH employs 300 staff.

LOCATION:

Goldendale, population 3,500, is nestled among the rolling Simcoe Hills with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing are world-class, with the Columbia River and untouched wilderness just minutes away. Locals enjoy the cultural offerings of Hood River and Portland and the dozens of wineries that dot the landscape throughout the Columbia River Gorge. Each of the four seasons is prominent, with beautiful wildflowers in the Spring and fiery orange shades in the Fall. Whether you’re raising children, raising animals, raising a garden, or just looking to get out of the big city, our providers come to Goldendale to enjoy a slower pace of life and take advantage of the rich benefits of country living. Check out this short video to see what we’re all about. Welcome to Goldendale!

Casual rate for this position is $1700-$2000 per day.

The surgical services team is extremely collegial and dedicated to high-quality patient care and an exceptional patient experience. The surgery department is open Mon-Thurs, has two surgical suites, and offers general surgery, podiatry, orthopedic surgery, and endoscopy- approximately 450 outpatient cases per year. No OB. While on duty, the CRNA is available for 7 days for surgical cases and after-hours/weekend-call, 20 min callback time. Housing is provided. Candidates should have at least 5 years of CRNA experience, be comfortable working as a solo practitioner with no anesthesia backup and no critical care unit, and be committed to contributing positively to a collaborative, cohesive team.

For more information, please contact Karyn Bustos, Talent Acquisition, at Kbustos@kvhealth.net, or Kristina Pfeil, HR Director, at Kpfeil@kvhealth.net

Safety Sensitive per WA SB5123: Yes