Primary Care PA-C or ARNP (Inpatient Psychiatry)-0.6 FTE

MultiCare Health System • Seattle, WA

2d • $165,000 - $173,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a compassionate and collaborative team providing essential Primary Care services to patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. This unique role offers flexibility and the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to individuals who otherwise may not have access to primary care.

Requirements

• Current Washington State ARNP/nursing license.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• Experience providing medical care in family practice, geriatric, and young adult populations.
• Interest and ability to provide care for a chronic population with multiple medical and psychiatric problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in primary care, internal medicine, family medicine preferred
• Preferred experience working with mentally ill populations.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, and professional standards governing the treatment of mentally ill clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person Primary Care services in a freestanding inpatient psychiatric hospital during business hours.
• Manage an average of 1-2 new admissions per day and 3-4 acute visits daily.
• Conduct basic procedures such as suture removal and wound care.
• Collaborate with an established team of psychiatric providers, social workers, nurses, and mental health specialists.
• Perform routine H&Ps for every new admission.
• Assess and manage medical conditions, including acute complaints and chronic illnesses.
• Complete Treatment Plan goals for medical care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Consult with psychiatric providers regarding co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate results of prescribed medications.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as required for medical care.
• Provide substance withdrawal management as needed.
• Accurately and appropriately document medical care provided.
• Implement antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule with no after-hours or overnight call.
• Supportive team environment that values communication and respect.
• Opportunity to impact patients’ lives by addressing primary care needs often overlooked in psychiatric settings.
• Competitive base salary plus additional income available through mutually agreed upon weekend work
• Top notch benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, sign on and relocation bonus, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed