Locum Tenens- CHC Tacoma, WA
This is a pretty large group practice with multiple clinics around greater Tacoma. Each clinic has its own feel and patient population which are remarkably different, even just a few blocks apart. The staff is mostly bilingual and although it could be frustrating to find a translator, they really tried hard to be available to the doctors. Each MD is assigned an MA, all of who were competent. There was also RNs and LPNs available if you needed them for something more advanced. Colleagues were fantastic and even the Medical Director was always available. In general, people are pretty happy at these clinics. As to be expected, the patient population (this is an underserved community clinic) takes some getting used to (especially if you’ve been in private practice). Coming straight from residency made this transition pretty easy!
I chose to live in Federal Way although if I went here again I would suggest one of the nicer areas in downtown Tacoma, which has a bit of an ‘up and coming’ feel- especially down on the water.
