Nurse Practitioner in Bellingham, Washington
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Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/19/24
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) looking for a rewarding career that offers flexibility, autonomy and unlimited earing potential? Look no further! TeamHealth is currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate NP or PA to work in a skilled nursing facility in the Bellingham, Washington, area. Imagine a job where you would be able to set your own daily work schedule and not have to work weekends. When you join TeamHealth, you will have the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.
As a nurse practitioner/physician assistant in the skilled nursing facility setting your will experience:
Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, Flex Time bank, and employee assistance program.
If you are looking to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!
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As a nurse practitioner/physician assistant in the skilled nursing facility setting your will experience:
- A Diverse Patient Population: Skilled nursing facilities provide clinicians with the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or in need of rehabilitation. This variety can offer valuable experience in treating a range of medical conditions.
- An Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working in a skilled nursing facility allows clinicians to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. This collaborative environment can enhance patient care by incorporating different perspectives and expertise.
- Long-Term Relationships: Clinicians in skilled nursing facilities have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and their families. Building rapport over time can lead to better continuity of care, improved patient outcomes, and a sense of fulfillment in providing ongoing support to individuals in need.
- Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients
- Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care
- Order and interpret lab results
- Prescribe and monitor medications
- Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
- Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
- Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
- Promote healthy lifestyle changes
- Critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptability and flexibility to address the fluctuations that occur during the aging process and with chronic illness
- Empathy, compassion and ability to connect and engage with your senior patients or residents
- New grads welcome to apply
- Primary care and/or post acute care experience a plus, but not required
- Active and unrestricted Washington NP license required
- Active and unrestricted Washington DEA with prescriptive authority required
Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, Flex Time bank, and employee assistance program.
If you are looking to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!
California Applicant Privacy Act: