ARNP PA-C Hospitalist (Full Time)

Washington Gastroenterology • Locums or Permanent • Auburn, Washington State, United States • $125k - $170k / year • 3d ago

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

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

This role will be at MultiCare’s Good Samaritan, Tacoma General, Allenmore and Auburn hospitals on a full-time rotating schedule.

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 inpatients in affiliated hospitals
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
Provides guidance and health education to patients to promote and maintain health within gastroenterology practice
Order selected diagnostic tests and procedures as indicated by the patient’s condition
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
Other duties as assigned

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 providers and staff
Knowledge of APP authorized Washington State scope of practice
Responsible for personal and professional growth and effective communication
Delegates appropriately to support staff
Collaborates with managers 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 within affiliate local hospitals and may also work occasionally within WAGI clinics.

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 Salaryposition and the anticipated Compensation range is $125,000 - $170,000. The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.

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