Primary Care at FQHC in Priest River
Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Priest River, Idaho, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/24/24

Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a progressive and growing organization in Priest River, Idaho. The NP/PA will provide excellent, integrated patient care to the community, and be committed to fostering long-term, trusting relationships with patients. Enjoy a collaborative, friendly, and professional practice with a great work-life balance in a beautiful community.

With five clinics located in Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Ponderay, and Priest River, our organization is geographically located to meet the primary care needs of these communities. Our clinics provide medical (family and pediatric), dental, and behavioral health services to over 25,000 patients each year, improving the health of our communities and lowering healthcare costs. In addition, our organization is a contractor with the Veterans Administration and provides primary care services to veterans in the local VA-Community-based Outreach Clinic. Our organization is dedicated to providing its communities with affordable and accessible healthcare. Be part of a dedicated, caring team with deep-rooted connections to the communities we serve.

Enjoy working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model of care which allows you as a provider to focus on what you do best, taking care of patients! As part of our team there is a full complement of physicians, mid-level providers, pediatricians, dental, providers and clinical staff to support patient care. Our organization uses NextGen as its electronic health record system. Case Management, Diabetic Education, 340-B Pharmacy and Patient Assistance Programs are in place to support the needs of patients. Our organizations offers a rewarding career and the time to enjoy all the recreational activities north Idaho has to offer.

Highlights:
- Flexible 4 or 5-day week - no nights or weekends
- Competitive salary plus incentives
- Patients per day: 15+
- Beautiful mountain community
- Loan forgiveness and repayment programs
- Excellent work environment

Overview of Duties:
• Perform annual wellness visits and health assessments on a population with chronic conditions
• Provide patient health education opportunities
• Assist in closing quality care gaps (i.e. screenings and labs)
• An enthusiastic collaborator contributing to the enhancement of care delivery

Organization Facts:
- 20 years serving North Idaho communities
- Services include primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, behavioral health, mobile clinic,
- Clinic quality ranks in the top 10% of CHCs in the country
- Maintained a Level 3 PCMH status for over 4 years
- Highest level of control in the state for hypertensive population
- Decreased uncontrolled diabetes from 36% to 16% in 2019

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Salary
- Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness
- Generous PTO
- Holidays, Sick Leave, New Parent Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Flexible 4-day schedule
- Great work-life balance
- Beautiful community
- Excellent work environment
- Award-winning organization

Community:
Priest River is a picturesque mountain community located in the Idaho Panhandle, which offers unmatched water sports, boating and fishing and excellent skiing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and endless other outdoor activities. In addition, the area is home to multiple golf courses, theaters, resorts, galleries, excellent restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and more. Priest River is located just 50 miles from Spokane, Washington for additional arts and entertainment, dining and recreation, and Spokane International Airport for convenient travel options.