What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR NURSE PRACTITIONER (PA OR NP) - AXIS SPINE position at NORTH IDAHO DAY SURGERY LLC?
Northwest Specialty is seeking a Supervising provider to Lead our Axis Spine Team!
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to take on a leadership role supervising Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). This position will focus on overseeing clinical operations, monitoring patient volumes, and guiding advanced practice providers to optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience:
- Current licensure in the State of Idaho
- Graduate of a master's degree program of Medicine or Nursing
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire
- Must be able to achieve ACLS certification within six months of employment
- Family Medicine experience preferred
Essential Functions:
- Conduct routine check-ins with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to review workflow, clinical issues, and performance.
- Perform annual and interim performance evaluations with clear goals and feedback.
- Monitor adherence to scope of practice, clinical guidelines, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
- Serve as the primary clinical resource for NPs and PAs, providing mentorship and real-time guidance.
- Review treatment plans and patient care trends to ensure evidence-based, high-quality care delivery.
- Facilitate peer-review activities and create corrective action plans when needed.
About Axis Spine and Northwest Specialty Hospital:
Axis Spine Center is North Idaho's premiere spine surgery and interventional pain management practice. We have recently merged with Norwest Specialty Hospital, the only 5-star outpatient hospital in our region. The emphasis is to provide “patient first” specialty care. The surgeons at Axis Spine are board-certified and fellowship trained spine physicians who are committed to offering a full spectrum approach to spine care, combining interventional pain management, physical therapy, and chiropractic care.
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:
- Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
- Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
- A generous 401K retirement plan
- A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
- Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
- Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**
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