Physician Assistant - Moses Lake Family Practice

Confluence Health; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver primary and specialized health care services in its Moses Lake facilities. The role includes examinations, diagnoses, and treatments for chronic and acute conditions, along with patient education and care planning.

The candidate must hold an active Washington PA license with prescriptive authority by the start date, with related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington, required by start date.
• Related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and specialized health care to patients, including examination, diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses.
• Write prescriptions and perform routine office procedures within scope and protocols.
• Educate patients and families on health issues and care plans.
• Participate in health promotion activities and clinical care planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with policy.
• Refer patients to specialty services when appropriate.
• Support physicians with on-call responsibilities as required.
• Record statistics and assist in research as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to identify patients' needs and develop care plans.

Education

Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority (Washington)

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.

Summary

Please Note: Eligibility to work in Grant County is 4 years of experience.

Provides primary and appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Performs examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Essential Functions

1. Provide primary and specialized health care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed.
2. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
3. Educates 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 accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
7. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
8. Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
9. Support physicians with on-call responsibilities as required.
10. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
11. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
12. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
13. 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.

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:

• Work is performed at 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.

Job Classification:

• FLSA:Exempt
• Hourly/Salary:Salary

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

1. Provide primary and specialized health care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed.
2. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
3. Educates 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 accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
7. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
8. Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
9. Support physicians with on-call responsibilities as required.
10. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
11. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
12. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
13. Other duties as assigned.

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

Required:

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

Desired:

• Related experience.