Advanced Practitioner

NEW Health • Newport, WA

58d

About The Position

Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural northeast Washington's leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. NEW Health has been named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest! We set the standard to advance employees within our organization and hold ourselves accountable by tracking employee advancement as one of our key performance indicators. Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training. We provide all of our staff with paid, on-the-job training to ensure you are confident and successful in your position. Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training with a goal to retain rural youth. For providers, this means you will be surrounded by a well-trained support team so you can focus on treating your patients. Loan Repayment Opportunities NEW Health is a non-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC). NEW Health is a member of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarships and loan repayment program. We are an NHSC approved site with a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, a Dental HPSA Score of 16. . Additionally, NEW Health licensed health professionals are eligible to apply for the Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program. Benefits with You and Your Family in Mind Four weeks of paid time off plus nine paid holidays Medical and Vision insurance for you and your family is 100% paid for by NEW Health Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Free Life Flight membership for your family 401(k) plan with matching contribution Continuing Professional Education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities The above list is not inclusive of all full-time employee benefits and is dependent upon eligibility criteria. Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at NEWHPs clinics in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations of the NEWHPs Board of Directors and administration as listed below. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality patient care in our patient centered medical home model.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant school or master's level, accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner school, BLS certification required.
• Valid licensure in Washington state required.
• Board Certified or Eligible.
• Able to apply for prescriptive privileges.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency or Urgent Care background.

Responsibilities

• Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients within scope of practice and delineated clinical privileges.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures, under the direct supervision of a physician. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.
• Performs minor surgery.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient's electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
• Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and acquire team-building skills.
• Participates in peer reviews.
• Develops practice plan and relationship with supervisory physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Medical and Vision insurance for you and your family is 100% paid for by NEW Health
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Free Life Flight membership for your family
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Continuing Professional Education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services