Float Physician Assistant

Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 /DBA Summit Pacific Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 89,406 - 109,285; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 /DBA Summit Pacific Medical Center is looking for a Physician Assistant to provide outpatient clinical care across various departments, including the Emergency Department. You'll work in collaboration with patients and the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered services.

The ideal candidate must hold a PA degree from an accredited program and possess a valid Washington State license. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Washington.
• Unrestricted DEA.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and primary care services.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Engage in community outreach activities.

Skills

Patient relations

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Independent judgment

Technical proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Physician Assistant degree from an accredited PA school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Pay Range (depending on experience): $64.90 - $79.33.

Job Summary

Provides Physician Assistant services to the District in outpatient clinical care areas as assigned, to include the Emergency Department, or any District outpatient clinics. Works collaboratively with patients and other members of the care team to maintain a patient-centered approach to care that supports positive patient experiences while ensuring delivery of evidence-based, quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to the District as an ED APP. Perform emergency medicine services and Primary Care Clinics as primary care provider. Provide first contact, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth and adults according to current standards of care and the patient centered medical home model. Engage in consultations with other ED physicians and other specialists.
• Actively assist and participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management programs with respect to emergency medicine services. Work to develop and implement policies affecting the provision of Practitioner Services in coordination with District administration. Continually develop and promote standards and quality control of Practitioner Services through participation in all ordinary and special medical record audits for quality of care, completeness, timeliness, and medical/legal considerations, review of, response to and management of problems and complaints, participation in the development of a policies and procedures manual, follow-up instructions, protocols, and record retrieval systems, and preparation for and participation in regulatory reviews and accreditation surveys.
• Submit all charges for professional services provided on a timely basis and consistent with District’s policies and procedures. Provide a reasonable amount of charity care to patients, as mutually agreed by the parties.
• Comply with all on-call and call coverage obligations, if any, as established by and in accordance with Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• 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.
• Complete and maintain 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.
• Provide input to District on issues relating to budget development, staff evaluations, equipment, and supply acquisitions, etc. Assist with supervision and provide input to District’s or Hospital’s administration regarding services and non‑provider staff.
• Maintain an effective professional working relationship with patients, District staff, Hospital and its personnel and Medical Staff.
• Comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Perform such other services as are mutually agreed by the parties.

Essential Job Function

All employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with all policies and procedures, bylaws and procedural policies of District, Hospital and Hospital’s Medical Staff; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: Physician Assistant degree from an accredited PA school.
• Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Washington.
• Unrestricted DEA.
• Member of SPMC Medical Staff.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of practice management and operations, and patient relations.
• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and work in collaboration with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public. Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills or commitment to develop same.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem solving, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated skill in aligning providers, managing change, process improvement and improving performance metrics in clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient and provider engagement.
• Ability to travel between office locations.

Physical Requirements

Lifting: <10 lbs – Seldom (1‑10%). 10‑35 lbs – Seldom (1‑10%). >35 lbs – Rarely (0‑5%). Carrying: <10 lbs – Seldom. 10‑35 lbs – Seldom. >35 lbs – Rarely. Pushing/Pulling 0‑35 lbs – Occasional. Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending/Stooping, Crouching – Constant. Vision, Hearing, Speech – Within normal limits with or without corrective devices.

Work Shift

Exempt Staff

Working Location

McCleary, Washington

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Prescription, Dental (including Orthodontia), Vision, Healthcare
• FSA and daycare FSA, Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Generous employer 403(b) match contributions for retirement
• 457 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
• On‑site gym for employees, instructor‑led fitness classes (Yoga, Kettlebells, Bootcamps)
• Walking trails on site

Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment. The organization participates in E‑Verify. For further information on E‑Verify contact DHS at 1‑888‑464‑4218.