ARNP-PA Primary Care Provider

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in Primary Care provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to individuals of all ages. This role involves diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventive healthcare, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care for Primary Care patients in an ambulatory environment. Performs evaluations, discusses goals with patients, implements care plans, prescribes medications, educates patients about risks and benefits, and monitors progress.
• Works closely with other members of patient care team in the formulation of the total care plan for patients.
• Works in all primary care and/or outpatient settings as needed, providing access for patients of primary care or outpatient providers who are unavailable to care for their own patients (due to vacation, CME, illness, FMLA, lack of schedule openings, etc.).
• Identifies, evaluates and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
• Obtains appropriate medical history and physical data on patients. Performs appropriate physical exam and records findings.
• Maintains appropriate, accurate and timely records using a computerized record keeping and coding system. Uses voice recognition and related technology, with appropriate consent from patient/guardian.
• Maintains flexibility as a key job function with respect to day-to-day work location and patient population.
• Participate in the resolution of patient and provider complaints and enhancement of patient and provider satisfaction as measured by regular surveys.
• Participate in community outreach activities at the request of District and as mutually agreed by the parties.
• Completes and maintains adequate and proper medical records with respect to all patients examined or treated in accordance with all applicable legal, accreditation and third-party payor standards within such time limits as are required by Hospital or its Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Practitioner is subject to any fines and/or other penalties pertaining to delinquent medical records pursuant to Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Serves as a preceptor for students, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or Doctorate in Physician Assistant studies.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an ARNP, or PA highly preferred.
• Active and unrestricted Washington State License as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Active and unrestricted Washington State License as Registered Nurse.
• Active and unrestricted Washington State License as a Physician Assistant.
• Active WA DEA.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) or (ACLS) Certification.

Skills

• Problem solving in real time.
• Diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and treating patients across a broad spectrum of medical diagnoses.
• Applying knowledge of pharmacotherapy.
• Using current technology and computers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Cultivating effective partnerships and working in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Maintaining flexibility as a key job function.
• Participating in community outreach activities.
• Completing and maintaining adequate and proper medical records.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical
Prescription
Dental (including Orthodontia)
Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSADaycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and long-term disability
Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement457 retirement account for additional funds
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
Beautiful on-site gym for employees
Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
Walking trails on site