Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine (Mares Campus)

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington state is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver professional medical services within the scope of APP training and hospital policies. You will see patients in clinics, diagnose, treat, write prescriptions, and collaborate with attending physicians.

The role requires WA licensure eligibility, appropriate certification, strong confidentiality, and proficient computer skills.

Qualifications

• Requires appropriate certification.
• Ability to obtain active WA license.
• Handles confidential medical information discreetly.
• Coordinates with staff to resolve problems.
• Maintains accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
• Basic computer skills: Windows navigation, mouse, keyboarding, email, password management.

Responsibilities

• Sees patients for examination, diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Confers with attending physicians as needed.
• Counsels patients and families on health issues.
• Participates in health promotion activities.
• Maintains outpatient records in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient needs and develop plans.

Skills

Confidentiality

Discretion

Computer skills

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Salary Range

$66.35 - $76.92

Overview

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.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Benefits & Perks

• 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

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Summary

Advanced Practice Provider shall devote exclusive efforts to the practice of medicine as an employee of the Hospital by providing professional medical services within the scope of APP’s training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Hospital policies, procedures and protocols, within a chosen medical specialty.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Essential Functions

1. Sees patients in the clinics for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
2. Confers with attending physicians as needed.
3. Counsels patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
4. Participates in health promotional activities.
5. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
6. Maintains thorough and complete outpatient records in a timely manner and demonstrates proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
7. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
8. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
9. Serves as a member of committees as assigned.
10. Maintains hospital privileges as Limited Health Practitioner.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Appropriate certification.
• Ability to obtain an active license in the state of WA.
• Deals with confidential medical information and problems in a discreet manner.
• Coordinates with all staff to resolve problems.
• Consistent focus on maintaining accuracy of accounts and confidentiality of patient information.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired:

• Not Specified

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.

Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position:

• 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

Not Specified

Job Classification

• FLSA:Exempt
• Hourly/Salary:Salary

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Not specified
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

1. Sees patients in the clinics for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
2. Confers with attending physicians as needed.
3. Counsels patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
4. Participates in health promotional activities.
5. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
6. Maintains thorough and complete outpatient records in a timely manner and demonstrates proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
7. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
8. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
9. Serves as a member of committees as assigned.
10. Maintains hospital privileges as Limited Health Practitioner.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Required:

• Appropriate certification.
• Ability to obtain an active license in the state of WA.
• Deals with confidential medical information and problems in a discreet manner.
• Coordinates with all staff to resolve problems.
• Consistent focus on maintaining accuracy of accounts and confidentiality of patient information.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired:

• Not Specified