Locums Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Job in WA
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Type Contract
ID j-250540
Posted Sep 21, 2024
Locum Tenens Family Practice Physician Needed (ASAP - Ongoing)
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an exciting locum tenens opportunity near Longview, WA. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment providing comprehensive outpatient care to a diverse patient population. If you are passionate about working with underserved communities and thrive in high-volume settings, this role may be perfect for you.
- Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
- Contract Length: 3 months, with the possibility to extend
- Shift Details: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
- Optional Saturday Hours: Available for overtime at an OT rate
Key Responsibilities:
- Outpatient Ambulatory Services: Provide family medicine care in a community health center setting. Services include walk-in/acute care, chronic disease management, and same-day walk-in patients.
- Patient Population: You will care for patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, including underserved populations, such as migrants and refugees.
- Patient Volume: Scheduled to see up to 18 patients per day. While the patient load may vary due to cancellations, providers should be comfortable with high volume and fast-paced environments.
- Support Staff: Each provider will be supported by a dedicated medical assistant, receptionist, and access to mental health therapists, dietitians, pediatricians, and administrative staff. Interpretation services are available onsite for non-English-speaking patients.
Skills and Procedures Required:
- Basic Procedures: Must be proficient in performing basic family medicine procedures such as injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care.
- Experience Needed: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required. Candidates should be able to "hit the ground running" with a 1-week onsite orientation. Providers are expected to start patient care by day 3.
Practice Setting:
- Outpatient Ambulatory: The practice setting is an outpatient community health center, focused on providing comprehensive care to vulnerable populations.
Requirements:
- Board Certification: Required for all applicants.
- License: Active Washington medical license required. Candidates without a Washington license will not be considered.
- DEA: Active Washington DEA registration required.
- Certifications: Certification requirements (e.g., BLS, ACLS) will be discussed during credentialing. Providers are responsible for obtaining any required certifications.
- Background: Candidates must have a clean background with no history of malpractice.
- EMR System: The facility uses EPIC as its electronic medical record system. Familiarity with EPIC is preferred but not mandatory.
- Flexibility: Providers local to the area who do not require housing may be considered for part-time positions, with a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Full-Time Coverage: This role offers a full-time, 40-hour work week with opportunities for additional overtime on Saturdays.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a regular Monday through Friday schedule with no call requirements, plus the option for extra compensation through Saturday shifts.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a well-supported healthcare team with access to dedicated staff and resources, including mental health professionals, dietitians, and pediatricians.
This locum tenens position near Longview, WA, provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Practice Physician to make a difference in a community-focused health center. Apply today to join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in an impactful role.
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