Physician Assistant - Moses Lake Internal Medicine

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to patients.
• Perform examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries.
• Refer to physician as needed.
• Write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
• Educate patients and families and help them understand issues related to physical and emotional health and promote wellness.
• Participate in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
• Maintain thorough and complete medical records in a timely manner and demonstrate proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
• Refer patients to specialty services when appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop a plan to meet those needs.
• Provide professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Facilitate call requirements as designated to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required: Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.

Desired: Related experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions

Work is performed in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

Pay

Salary Range $66.35 - $76.92