Advanced Practice Provider - NP or PA, Tacoma, WA

The Specialty Alliance•Tacoma, WA

6d•$115,000 - $160,000•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 Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive care to well and sick patients, working collaboratively with the gastroenterology team. Through direct patient care, consultation, research, education, and partnerships with other healthcare providers, the APP provides experienced gastroenterology care and educates patients and families on promoting wellness, preventing complications, improving health, and managing acute and chronic illness. APPs are mentored by practice physicians; PA-Cs practice within Washington State licensing requirements, including physician supervision. The position typically works in WAGI clinics Monday through Friday, with periodic weekend or holiday coverage for hospital needs. Work may take place in medical clinics and local hospitals, and some duties may be performed remotely from an approved location in Washington State, subject to privacy, connectivity, and telecommuting requirements. Remote work from Seattle is not permitted, and working outside Washington requires prior approval. Compensation is a salary in the anticipated 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, PTO, vacation accrual, paid holidays and a float holiday, malpractice insurance, and CME reimbursement and paid CME time.

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 ARNP candidates: current Washington State RN license and current Washington State 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 Washington State scope of practice authorized for APPs.
Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention to detail amid frequent interruptions, competing demands, and deadlines.
Ability to complete work within allotted time and seek additional duties when time allows.
Strong listening skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to treat patients and families with respect and dignity and maintain professional working relationships with physicians, staff, and external offices, hospitals, and pharmacies.
Ability to communicate effectively and take responsibility for personal and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in gastroenterology or a relevant practice area is preferred.

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 health problems.
Prescribe and regulate medications within Washington State prescriptive authority.
Document patient data and verbal and telephone communications to support 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 patient records, charts, and other pertinent information; triage patient telephone 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 about wellness, avoiding complications, improving health, and engaging in acute and chronic illness care.
Develop and implement training for patients and staff.
Delegate appropriately to support staff and collaborate with managers on process improvement.

Benefits

Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees and their families.
Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees and their families.
Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees and their families.
Long-term disability insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Basic life insurance.
401(k) plan with a company-provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and potential discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
PTO accrual at 0.04 hours per payroll hour.
Vacation accrual for full-time employees, with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours for a new hire.
Eight standard paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.
One annually scheduled float holiday for eligible full-time employees.
Malpractice insurance.
CME reimbursement budget of $5,400 per two-year cycle.
Five days of paid CME time off per year.
$10,000 hiring bonus for a new full-time employee in this role.
Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses.