Advanced Practice Residency Training Program | Rolling Admissions

About the role

Our care teams typically include a 3:1 staff‑to‑provider ratio, providing the tools necessary to deliver wrap‑around services that treat the whole patient. Services span medical, dental, and behavioral health, as well as housing support, food security, and other resource navigation. Providers enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with no call schedule, no productivity minimums, and flexible hours.

The 12‑month Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program offers intensive training on the clinical complexity of family practice in a safety‑net setting and on a high‑performance PCMH model for primary care. The program includes precepted primary care sessions, specialty rotations, mentored independent clinics, didactic sessions, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Recent graduate (within 24 months) of a Master’s or DNP program.
• Certified or board‑eligible Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and licensed in Washington state.
• Stated commitment to practice as a primary care provider in a Community Health Center or other safety‑net setting.

Pay

• $115,000 base salary.
• Recruitment bonus.
• Relocation assistance.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week with flexible hours.
• No call required.
• Clinic hours: Monday – Friday, hours vary.
• EMR: NextGen.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan.
• $200 professional fees allowance.
• $1,000 continuing education allowance.
• $1,000 “perfect attendance” bonus.
• 20 hours of continuing education.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 80 planned leave hours.
• 96 unplanned leave hours.
• 90% medical insurance coverage.
• 100% dental/vision coverage for self and dependents.
• 100% life/disability coverage for self.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Professional dues (WSMA, DEA, licensing).

About YNHS

YNHS is a mission‑driven community health center with over 350 employees and 19 years of HRSA funding. We serve more than 90,000 patients annually, including uninsured and low‑income populations, migrant and seasonal farm workers, public‑housing residents, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Our governance includes a volunteer Board of Directors composed of at least half users of our services, keeping us focused on community needs. YNHS is eligible for the National Health Service Corps and Washington State Health Professional loan repayment programs.

Location

The Yakima Valley, Washington’s agricultural heart, is home to the majority of U.S. hops production and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Known as “the Palm Springs of Washington,” the area offers 300 days of desert sun, four distinct seasons, and abundant outdoor recreation—including skiing, hiking, fishing, and cycling—against a backdrop of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. The region also boasts award‑winning wineries, breweries, a vibrant arts scene, and diverse culinary options.