Federal Way, WA

Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or P.A,) opportunity with a busy plastic surgery practice in Federal Way. Our new PA/ARNP will provide services and contribute to the design and delivery of high quality, cost effective, values- based patient care for our patients under the supervision of a Plastic Surgeon based on the campus of St. Francis Hospital, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Candidates should be interested in both clinic and surgical duties in the hospital operating department. The plastic surgeon you will be joining specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the breast, body and face. He has special interests in body contouring and breast reconstruction. Finally, he treats a wide range of conditions such as skin cancer, complex wound reconstruction and nerve conditions of the upper extremity (ex. carpal tunnel syndrome).

Weekday work schedule with flexibility into the evening if cases run longer than expected. Some on-call duties should be expected. 4-10 hour shifts per week.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform physical examinations, record medical histories, and formulate accurate diagnoses under surgeon’s supervision. Review patient records.
• Assists with surgeries and inpatient rounding.
• Consult with physician(s) when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment.
• Ensure that medical charts, patient billing and related administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that same day care is available to patients with acute illness or minor injuries.
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical procedures and treatment, including participating in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provides patient education. Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Perform similar and incidental duties as assigned and complete them in a timely manner.
• Use Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year work experience as an advanced practice provider in any surgical specialty
• Graduate from a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Licensed in the state of Washington as a P.A. or ARNP by the time of employment
• Board certified by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Consistent with our Core Values, we are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Full-Time Status:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you and your family with benefits that include medical/dental/vision/pharmacy, FSA, retirement plans, life insurance, time away, well-being programs, and more!

Per Diem Status: Includes malpractice coverage and eligibility to contribute to our 401(k) plan.

Placement of new hires will be in the listed range based on factors such as education, training, and experience. The compensation amounts listed may also include productivity, quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position and FTE status.

The posted compensation range is a reasonable starting salary estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Amounts listed may include productivity, quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives as applicable to the position. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2018, Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health had combined revenues of $29.2 billion and provided $4.2 billion in charity care, community benefit, and unreimbursed government programs. Learn more at [Register to View]

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