Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

The didgwalic Wellness Center is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)/Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our integrated care clinic that combines primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment all in one place. This is an excellent opportunity to be employed in an environment that believes in the holistic approach to healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing by providing a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

At didgwalic Wellness Center, we prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff alike. We offer our employees an excellent total compensation package that includes some of the following. If this sounds like an opportunity you’re interested in exploring further, please apply today!

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Competitive base compensation and benefit package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays observed
• Great working hours for work-life balance
  
  

Job Summary

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)/Physician Assistant (PA-C) is responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current medical records, and scheduling and administering follow-up appointments. ARNP/PA-C provides primary medical care to patients enrolled in the program for treatment of opioid addiction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides primary care to patients of the didgʷálic Wellness Center with appropriate clinical management which may include prescription of medications, referrals, and education/counselling.
• Manages common health issues that arise including Hepatitis C, Wound Management, URI, HTN, and asthma.
• Diagnoses or treats complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
• Provides medical services including taking a history and physical examination of the patients for the opioid treatment program and performs appropriate follow-up visits.
• Accurately and efficiently monitors daily doses of Methadone/Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) or other medications appropriate for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
• Provides outpatient detoxification and treatment services to persons addicted to opiates.
• Develops treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Provides general health counseling services under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director and follows the progress of patients.
• Makes appropriate records of findings during examinations.
• Educates patients regarding how to take prescribed medication and possible side effects.
• Monitors organization-wide performance improvement activities as a member of the clinic medical team and participates in staff meetings and/or consultations as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Medical Provider.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods and principles of general medicine; methods of diagnosing and treating more common medical and/or mental disorders; clinics organization and procedures; social work and rehabilitation therapies.
• Ability to examine, diagnose and recommend treatment of physical diseases and deficiencies; interpret laboratory analyses and X-rays; prepare comprehensive case histories.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Good empathy, as well as personal and ethical boundaries.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the didgwalic Wellness Center. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2).
• Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Advanced computer and software experience using MS Office products.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required or Master’s degree from accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
• Current valid WA state RN and Advanced Practice Nursing (ANRP) or Physician Assistant Licensure (PA) required.
• Prescribing authority/DEA licensure in good standing in WA state preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.