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Advanced Practice Clinician in Seatac, WA
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Seatac, Washington, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/28/24
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) looking for a rewarding career that offers flexibility, autonomy and unlimited earning potential? Look no further! TeamHealth is currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate NP or PA to work two to three days a week in two skilled nursing facilities located in the Seatac, Washington, area. Imagine a job where you would be able to set your own daily work schedule and not have to work weekends. When you join TeamHealth, you will have the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.

As a nurse practitioner/physician assistant in the skilled nursing facility setting your will experience:
  • A Diverse Patient Population: Skilled nursing facilities will provide you with the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or in need of rehabilitation. This variety can offer valuable experience in treating a range of medical conditions.
  • An Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working in a skilled nursing facility allows you to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. This collaborative environment can enhance patient care by incorporating different perspectives and expertise.
  • Long-Term Relationships: You will have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and their families. Building rapport over time can lead to better continuity of care, improved patient outcomes, and a sense of fulfillment in providing ongoing support to individuals in need.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients
  • Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care
  • Order and interpret lab results
  • Prescribe and monitor medications
  • Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
  • Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
  • Build relationships with your patients, patients? family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
  • Promote healthy lifestyle changes
Desired Attributes:
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team
  • Strong work ethic
  • Adaptability and flexibility to address the fluctuations that occur during the aging process and with chronic illness
  • Empathy, compassion and ability to connect and engage with your senior patients or residents
Requirements:
  • New NP or PA grads are encouraged to apply
  • Post-acute care experience a plus, but not required
  • Active and unrestricted Washington NP or PA license required
  • Active and unrestricted Washington DEA with prescriptive authority required
Compensation and Benefits:
Our compensation is a productivity-based model (fee for service) that offers you control to maximize your income potential. Expected compensation is estimated salary range of $61,000/annually and $104,000/annually. This part-time role is not benefit eligible.

If you are looking to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

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Practice Highlights:
  • Flexible rounding schedule
  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
  • Stability of a respected industry leader
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program