Company Profile
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Company Overview
Employees at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic—everyone from our CEO to our medical providers to receptionists—share a vision and passion for serving those most in need. We give a voice to those who have none, and we are committed to treating every patient who walks in our clinics, regardless of their ability to pay.
Our team members truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve, each and every day. We do this by providing the highest-quality services for our patients. Our health care systems use the latest medical technology, and our providers are encouraged to follow best practices for good patient outcomes. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic uses Epic EMR to support our Patient Centered Medical Home, with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services, plus on-site nutrition counseling and social services.
With clinics throughout Washington and Oregon, we offer the largest network of community health services available in the area. Visit www.yvfwc.org to learn how you can become part of an organization that strives to deliver health care for all.
Company History
It was 1973 and healthcare for migrant and seasonal farm workers was almost non-existent. Underfed, poorly clothed and with little to no education, the farm worker community was facing a health crisis that was not being addressed at a local or national level.
Respected physicians - Dr. Paul Monahan, Dr. Donald Gargas and Dr. Julie Ricking - cared deeply about this ‘forgotten’ community and, together with a group of committed care providers, set up the clinic in a small house made out of plywood and built by VISTA volunteers. Conditions were far from perfect, but it was a start.
We’ve come a long way since and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has grown into a Joint Commission-accredited community/migrant health center, and is the largest community based health center in the Pacific Northwest.
By the late 80’s the clinic had come of age. In the face of opposition, we set up a host of additional services that patients needed - behavioral health, nutrition services, community service programs, OB care as well as dental care. Our footprint grew, expanding from the original location in Toppenish to new clinics across eastern Washington.
Today, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has locations throughout Washington and Oregon, impacting the lives of thousands of adults and children each year. We embrace new technologies and systems that engage and empower patients to actively participate in their own care and are well placed to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
Our Mission statement is our daily guide:
“Together we are dedicated to lead, with the courage to care, the determination to promote personal growth, and the compassion to champion the cause of those who have no voice”.
We are committed to providing quality services to everyone, regardless of an individual's financial or citizenship status. A sliding-fee scale is available for those without health insurance. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a FTCA Deemed facility.
Benefits
Compensation
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has worked hard to develop a competitive compensation program that offers a comfortable salary guarantee in addition to production, quality and patient satisfaction-based incentives.
Ensuring your Health and Wellness
The health and wellness of our physicians is an important part of our patient-centered philosophy. YVFWC’s benefits plan is designed to assure our physicians are healthy and happy.
Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous life Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Time off including personal leave time, extended sick time and holidays
- Employee assistance program
Caring For Your Financial Future
YVFWC has designed a retirement savings program intended to help you build a comfortable future. The retirement plan package allows you an opportunity to work towards future plans for yourself and your family while helping your community meet its healthcare needs.
Retirement plan options include:
- Profit sharing plan
- Tax-sheltered annuities
- Generous supplemental retirement plan for the career-minded physician
- Long-term disability
Other Benefits
In addition to the generous benefits noted above, we also offer the following:
- Malpractice coverage
- Professional allowance
- Reimbursement for state license fees and DEA registration
- Home ownership assistance including loan programs, real estate services and relocation assistance