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Join the team at Purdy Medical Clinic as a Physician Assistant or ARNP and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a friendly, supportive clinic environment. You'll have the opportunity to use your clinical experience to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, manage ongoing care, and help patients achieve better health outcomes. Our small clinic offers a more relaxed approach to primary care, with a manageable patient schedule that allows you time to listen to your patients and provide thoughtful care without feeling rushed. You'll work closely with our clinical and administrative team in a collaborative environment where your experience and clinical judgment are valued. Responsibilities Conduct detailed patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to establish accurate diagnoses. Manage a broad spectrum of clinical procedures such as suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, and sterile processing techniques. Administer medications and injections. Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic or Practice Fusion for documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and medical records management. Perform diagnostic evaluations using laboratory testing, sonography, and medical imaging to support clinical decision-making. Provide acute care services. Engage in telehealth consultations to extend care beyond traditional settings while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Collaborate with specialists in areas such as gastroenterology, infectious disease care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and hospice & palliative medicine to ensure comprehensive patient management. Participate in case management activities including discharge planning, utilization review, and coordination of post-acute care services. Support patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease through health coaching and education initiatives. Licensure Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist curriculum. Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant curriculum. Hold and maintain a current and unencumbered Washington license. Hold certification by a governing board (i.e., ANCC, etc.) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Hold certification by a governing board (i.e., NCCPA, etc.) to practice as a Physician Assistant. Possess a current and unencumbered DEA; and have the ability to obtain dispensing privileges with-in 30 days of hire. Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications. In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and best medicine practices. Current participation with insurance carriers desired.

Experience Primary care experience:

Demonstrated experience in outpatient or primary care settings. Patient assessment & diagnosis: Proficiency in performing comprehensive history taking, physical exams, and differential diagnosis.

Chronic disease management:

Experience managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and other common chronic illnesses.

Acute care management:

Ability to recognize, evaluate, and manage acute illnesses and injuries. Preventive care & health promotion: Administering immunizations, screenings, and counseling on wellness and lifestyle modifications.

Pharmacologic management:

Knowledge of prescribing and managing medications safely across the lifespan.

Procedural skills:

Experience performing basic office procedures (e.g., wound care, suturing, incision & drainage, EKGs, point-of-care testing). Newly Licensed Graduates are encouraged to apply. Benefits Time Off Up to 80 hours (10 days) of PTO after the completion of your first year (prorated based on FTE) 8 paid holidays for full-time employees Financial & Career Growth Malpractice insurance covered Mileage reimbursement if work travel is required Credentialing costs covered Work-Life Quality Monday-Friday schedule | Typical hours 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM No nights, no weekends, no on-call A collaborative, team-driven culture that promotes recognition and celebrates everyday wins

Pay:

$68.32 - $70.66 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person