Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Family Care Network; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO PSL EIB

401(k) plan

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Family Care Network is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) for per diem coverage across Bellingham, Lynden, and Mount Vernon urgent care centers. Flexible shifts, minimum four per month, with travel among three locations.

The role offers hourly pay ranging from $59.83 to $89.74, eligibility for a productivity program, and potential to become a Member Provider after two years. Applicants must hold an ARNP/PA-C license and urgent care or family medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited ARNP or PA-C program.
• Family Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Active ARNP or PA-C licensure in WA.
• BLS certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and therapeutic patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the care team.
• Provide excellent customer service at all stages of patient care.
• Assess patient health, perform exams, update histories, and order/interpret tests.
• Perform injections, immunizations, suturing and wound management.
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

ARNP/PA-C degree

Tools

EMR systems

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Title:

Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Location:

Urgent Care Centers - Bellingham, Lynden and Mount Vernon

City:

Bellingham, Lynden and Mount Vernon, WA

Position:

Per diem, non-exempt (hourly), requires a minimum of four (4) shifts per month, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts as needed. There is no set or recurring schedule for this position. The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to travel between all three urgent care locations to support patient care needs.

Available Shifts:

• Bellingham & Lynden (Monday-Friday): 8:30am - 6:30pm or 12:00pm - 10:00pm
• Mount Vernon (Monday-Friday): 11:00am - 9:00pm
• Weekends (All Three Locations): 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Holiday shifts may be available. Clinics are open on all holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Compensation:

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) joining a Family Care Network (FCN) Urgent Care Center, will receive an hourly rate in the range of $59.83 - $89.74 per hour, with placement in the range determined based upon experience. The APP will also be eligible to participate in a productivity payment program. Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year Associate period, the APP may become eligible for membership and receive approval to become a Member Provider at FCN.

Benefits:

At FCN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and that of your family, with flexibility and quality care.

Health Benefits:

• Three Medical plan options
• Two Dental plans, including orthodontia for children and adults
• Employer-paid Vision coverage for employee and family
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health programs, including wellness and discounted gym memberships
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution of $1,500 (pro-rated based on enrollment eligibility)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), up to $1,500 ($3,000 for family coverage)
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance with optional supplemental additional coverage including a guaranteed issue amount with no health questionnaire
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital insurance plans with annual wellness benefits
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

*Eligibility for these benefits depends on your full-time or part-time status.

Time Off & Wellness:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support your vacation, health, and personal needs
• PTO, PSL, and EIB accrue starting on your first day, and you can use paid time off after the applicable days of employment
• Full-time employees generally begin earning 21 days of PTO, increasing 33 days over time per our PTO policy. You can rollover unlimited PTO hours into the next year.
• PSL accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• EIB accrues up to 32 hours per year (pro-rated based on hours worked) for both part-time and full-time employees, with a maximum of 480 hours

Retirement:

• 401(k) plan with employer match, both Traditional and Roth options available
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Free financial planning guidance to support your retirement goals

*Eligibility for these programs is based on your years of service and required hours.

Additional Benefits:

• Eligibility for FCN applicable bonuses
• Reimbursement of renewal fees for required licensure for clinical staff

Essential Functions:

• Utilize clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to deliver safe, effective and therapeutic care
• Communicate effectively to all members of the care team
• Provide excellent customer service at all stages of patient care
• Assess patient health; perform physical examinations; obtain, update, and study medical histories; administer or order diagnostic tests; and interpret the results
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the EMR

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in subjective and objective assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care
• Comprehend and communicate information accurately and clearly (verbally, in writing, in person, and by phone) with patients, all levels of personnel, and other individuals and groups
• Ability to establish lasting and effective employee relationships in a team environment, including conflict resolution
• Work as part of a team that shares and leverages the strengths of its members
• Accurately perform detailed work; plan, multitask, organize, and prioritize work
• Effectively use computer applications for health information systems, EMR, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to process and procedure changes
• Ability to thrive and grow in a learning environment

About FCN:

As an independent, locally owned, physician-run network of family medicine doctors, we are passionate about our community's well-being. We take the time to build strong, long-term relationships with our patients and our employees. We have 12 locations in Whatcom and Skagit County, in a beautiful corner of northwest Washington where the mountains meet the sea.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Completion of an accredited ARNP or PA-C program.
• Family Medicine experience
• Urgent care experience is preferred; however, candidates with other relevant clinical experience will also be considered.
• Active ARNP or PA-C licensure through the Washington State Department of Health.
• Acquire and maintain BLS certification as per FCN BLS policy.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and listen attentively. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Immunization Requirements:

Employees are required to meet immunization standards in accordance with federal, state, and organizational health and safety guidelines, as applicable to the role. A simple process is in place for employees to request exemptions for medical or religious reasons.

Family Care Network is a Drug-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.