Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Bellingham, WA

Pay Range: $110,000.00 to $150,000.00/ yr based on experience. Competitive bonus structure in addition to the salary

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Description

Comprehensive Pain Management practice in Whatcom, Skagit, & Snohomish Counties, Washington desires to additional Advanced Practice Provider. We have clinics specifically located in Bellingham, Burlington, & Arlington. The northern area of Washington provides an amazing array of recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and entertainment.

We seek a well-balanced Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who desires a private practice setting in a comprehensive pain clinic. If you have a strong desire to live in our area and practice in our style, we invite you to visit us as soon as possible. Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your specific interests in our clinic. Qualified applicants will be contacted by e-mail to arrange a phone interview with our practice administrator. Our website can be found at SoundPainAlliance.com

Job Duties

• Responsible for diagnosing, developing, and implementing a plan of care for patients presenting to the clinic.
• Performing physical examinations and obtaining, updating, and recording medical histories.
• Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record.
• Makes appropriate referrals for consultations.
• Provides counseling and patient education for recommended interventional procedures to patients and families.
• Responds to telephone inquiries of patients in a timely manner.
• Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic test results.
• Prescribes medications and therapies as appropriate.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program

• Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination certification or Nurse Practitioner exam.

• Must be current with continuing medical education requirements.

Occupational Experience/ Personal Attributes

The employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report or behavior and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological effects of pain. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.

• One to three years previous experience in a medical office desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, providers, and other clinic staff.
• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and ability to document appropriately in electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical advice to offer patients and of the legal implications involved.