Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner

Care Medical Group; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 75,768; Part time

Job summary

A medical clinic in Bellingham is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with other medical staff. The ideal candidate must have a valid Washington State license and the ability to handle physical demands of the position. This role offers flexible hours throughout the week, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Washington State PA-C or NP license.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Must comply with immunization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care with excellent customer service.
• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans.
• Document thoroughly in EMR with exceptional attention to detail.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner

Location: Bellingham, WA, On-site

Job Type: Part-Time

Expected hours: 20 – 32 per week

Compensation: $55.00 per hour

Who We Are

Care Medical Group, established in 1996, is a locally owned and operated medical clinic delivering outstanding medical services to Bellingham, WA, and the neighboring Whatcom County communities. We are a multi-specialty clinic with walk-in care along with patient appointments. Our services include Primary Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Medicine, as well as on-site x-rays and labs.

We strive to go beyond simply treating a symptom: we desire to improve long-term quality of life.

• Walk-in and by-appointment services
• Physical Therapy, X-ray, and Labs available on-site
• Open evenings and Saturdays

Job Description & Responsibilities

Care Medical Group is seeking an energetic, and hardworking Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The PA-C or NP will be involved with the treatment of our Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Department patients.

• Schedule: Part-Time, Monday through Saturday with flexible hours
• Provide high-quality patient care with excellent customer service
• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans
• Order labs, imaging, and other diagnostic testing and interpret results
• Perform physical examinations including DOT physicals and other employment-specific physicals through our Occupational Medicine Department
• Document thoroughly in EMR with exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborate and consult with MD when necessary
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Adapt easily to new processes and procedures
• Communicate effectively with the medical team and with patients
• Efficiently manage a small medical team and delegate/prioritize tasks

Qualifications

• Required Education: Physician Assistant, Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program
• Required Licensure: Current Washington State PA-C or NP license
• Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability 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: Influenza, Hep B, Tdap, MMR, varicella or a positive titer test, PPD and any additional immunizations determined necessary for the protection of staff and patients.

Application Information

To apply, please send your CV to Gloria De La Garza, [e-mail], along with answers to the following questions:

• How many years of relevant experience do you have?
• Are you able to work in Bellingham, WA?
• Do you have an unrestricted state medical license?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Community Information

Bellingham, WA is about 90 miles north of Seattle, 21 miles south of the Canadian border and about 52 miles south of Vancouver, BC. The city encompasses about 28 square miles, with north Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west and snow-capped Mount Baker and the North Cascade Mountains to the east. Bellingham residents are passionate about community life. Strategic investments in parks, trails and preserved open spaces offer recreation and respite, and help the community grow gracefully as the population increases. Numerous public/private partnerships support the burgeoning arts and cultural district downtown and elsewhere. Excellence in education is a hallmark of our community. Nationally lauded K-12 public schools, two community colleges, and Western Washington University – consistently ranked high among public regional universities – all call Bellingham home.

(Community information sourced from www.cob.org)