Advanced Practice Provider - NP or PA, Tacoma, WA

WAGI is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA-C) to join our gastroenterology medical practice.

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP), as an independent healthcare provider, is responsible for delivering comprehensive treatment to both well and sick patients while working collaboratively within the gastroenterology health team. Via direct patient care, consultation, research, education, and partnership with other healthcare providers, demonstrates a high level of clinical experience in providing gastroenterology healthcare. Patients and families are educated by the APP on how to encourage wellbeing, avoid health complications, improve current health, and engage in acute and chronic illness. APPs are mentored by practice Physicians; PA-Cs practice within the WA State licensing to include practicing medicine with Physician supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide care autonomously to a case load of patients in a gastroenterology practice

Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history, physical assessment, and pre-procedure workups of patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal health problems

Prescribe and regulate medications per prescriptive authority in Washington State

Document patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care to include verbal and phone communications

Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits; maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information; triages patient telephone calls and provides medical advice and guidance

Participate in clinical research studies as requested

Infusion clinic coverage as needed

May include inpatient hospital coverage as needed

Other duties as assigned

This position will typically practice within WAGI clinics, Monday - Friday. However, there are additional requirements to also provide periodic coverage on weekends or holidays as needed for hospital coverage.

Qualifications

The following are requirements for Physician Assistant candidates:

Graduate of a Physician Assistant program approved by the CAHEA

Current WA State Physician Assistant License required

DEA prescriptive authority

Current BLS certification required

Current Washington State Driver’s license to be able to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed

Extensive knowledge base of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems

Clinical experience in gastroenterology preferred or practice relevant area preferred

The following are requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner candidates:

Current WA State RN License

Current WA State Nurse Practitioner License

DEA prescriptive authority

Current BLS certification required

Current Washington State Driver’s license to be able to travel to other local clinics or hospitals as needed

Extensive knowledge base of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient health problems

Clinical experience in gastroenterology preferred or practice relevant area preferred

Skills and Abilities

Treat patients and families with respect and dignity

Maintains professional working relationships with physicians and all staff members

Interacts positively with other offices, hospitals, pharmacies, etc.

Knowledge of APP authorized Washington State scope of practice

Responsible for personal and professional growth and effective communication

Delegates appropriately to support staff

Develops and implements training for patients and staff

Collaborates with mangers for process improvement

Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions, conflicting demands, and deadlines

Completes work in the time allotted and seeks other duties when time allows

Exhibits strong listening skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with other team members

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Physical Activities and Requirements

Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, up to 10 hours per day

Prolonged periods of sitting and performing administrative duties including the use of computers

Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and reach

Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed (up to 15 pounds)

Must have the ability to utilize visualization, touch, and hearing to assess changes in patients’ condition

Fine manipulation and ability to hold medical instruments

Work Environment

Individuals in this position will be working in our Medical Clinics and may also work within the local hospitals

Individuals in this position be able to perform some work remotely from their homes. This will require that the individual have a location to work from where they are able to ensure the protection of Personal Health Information (PHI), have the minimum internet connection required to utilize systems, and meet the other requirements for the Telecommuting Agreement. In general, WAGI allows employees that are approved to work remotely to work anywhere in the state of Washington. However, due to unique city ordinances that impact employers, WAGI does not allow anyone to work remotely from Seattle, WA. In addition, employees may not work outside of the state of Washington without receiving prior approval from the Director of Human Resources and COO.

Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance . In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit sharing contribution.

All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances. In addition, full time employees will be eligible for a Vacation accrual with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours as a new hire.

WAGI has 8 standard Holidays each year for which full time employees are eligible to receive paid holiday. In addition, full time employees will be given 1 Float Holiday each year that they can schedule.

WAGI provides Malpractice Insurance , a Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement budget of $5,400 per two year cycle ; and 5 days of paid CME Time Off per year to complete CME .

A new hire full time employee in this role will be eligible for a Hiring Bonus in the amount of $10,000 .

This is an Salary position and the anticipated Compensation range is $115,000 - $160,000 . The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.

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