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 and Auburn hospitals. This is a Per Diem role.
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 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 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
- Individuals in this position will be working within affiliate local hospitals and may also work occasionally within WAGI clinics.
Compensation and Benefits
Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:
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.
This is an Hourly position and the anticipated Compensation is $100 an hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.