Advanced Practice Provider - NP or PA, Tacoma, WA

The Specialty Alliance•Tacoma, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

WAGI is seeking a full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join its gastroenterology medical practice. The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) provides comprehensive care to well and sick patients as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with the gastroenterology health team. Through direct patient care, consultation, research, education, and partnership with other providers, the APP delivers gastroenterology care and educates patients and families on promoting wellbeing, preventing complications, improving health, and managing acute and chronic illness. APPs are mentored by practice physicians; PA-Cs practice under physician supervision in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements. The position typically works in WAGI clinics Monday through Friday, with periodic weekend or holiday coverage for hospital services as needed. Work is primarily in medical clinics and may also take place in local hospitals. Some work may be performed remotely from a location in Washington State, subject to telecommuting requirements and protection of personal health information. Remote work from Seattle is not permitted, and work outside Washington requires prior approval. The role offers an anticipated salary range of $115,000–$160,000, with eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses. A new full-time hire is eligible for a $10,000 hiring bonus. Benefits include insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution and potential discretionary profit sharing, paid time off, vacation accrual, paid holidays, malpractice insurance, and continuing medical education reimbursement and paid time off.

Requirements

For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate of a Physician Assistant program approved by CAHEA.
For Physician Assistant candidates: current Washington State Physician Assistant license.
For Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Washington State RN license and Nurse Practitioner license.
DEA prescriptive authority.
Current BLS certification.
Current Washington State driver’s license and ability to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed.
Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems.
Knowledge of the APP-authorized scope of practice in Washington State.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; maintain professional working relationships with physicians and staff and interact positively with external offices, hospitals, and pharmacies.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail amid interruptions, competing demands, and deadlines; complete work in the allotted time.
Strong listening, verbal communication, written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with team members.
Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, up to 10 hours; sit for extended periods and perform computer-based administrative work; bend, twist, stoop, and reach; and lift and carry supplies or equipment up to 15 pounds.
Ability to use visualization, touch, and hearing to assess changes in patients’ conditions, and fine manipulation to hold medical instruments.
For approved remote work, have a suitable location that protects PHI, meets minimum internet requirements for systems, and satisfies the Telecommuting Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in gastroenterology or a practice-relevant area.

Responsibilities

Provide autonomous care to a caseload of patients in a gastroenterology practice.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health histories, physical assessments, and pre-procedure workups for patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal problems.
Prescribe and regulate medications within Washington State prescriptive authority.
Document patient data and verbal and telephone communications to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
Collaborate with physicians to manage patients’ acute and long-term medical needs.
Monitor patients and provide continuity of care between physician visits; maintain and review records, charts, and other pertinent information; triage patient calls and provide medical advice and guidance.
Participate in clinical research studies as requested.
Provide infusion clinic coverage as needed.
Provide inpatient hospital coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Educate patients and families on wellbeing, prevention of complications, health improvement, and management of acute and chronic illness.
Develop and implement training for patients and staff.
Collaborate with managers on process improvement.
Delegate appropriately to support staff.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time employees and their families.
Dental insurance for full-time employees and their families.
Vision insurance for full-time employees and their families.
Long-term disability insurance for full-time employees and their families.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance for full-time employees and their families.
Basic life insurance for full-time employees and their families.
401(k) plan with a company safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and potential discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
Accrued paid time off (PTO).
Vacation accrual for full-time employees, with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours for new hires.
Eight standard paid holidays per year for eligible full-time employees.
One float holiday each year for full-time employees.
Malpractice insurance.
Continuing Medical Education reimbursement budget of $5,400 per two-year cycle.
Five days of paid CME time off per year.
$10,000 hiring bonus for an eligible new full-time hire.
Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses.