Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Kaniksu Community Health·Priest River, Idaho

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

About the role

Deliver comprehensive primary and preventive care to patients of all ages within a family practice setting. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, interpreting lab tests, and managing overall patient progress.

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. We don’t just say it. We prove it.
In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.
We rank in the top 10% of CHC’s in the country for clinical quality.
We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population. The benefits of working for KCH include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Flexible schedule, with the option of 4x10s, or 5x8s
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
4% 401K employer match
In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
Opportunity for bonus incentive depending on patient volume As a Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant, a typical day might in the family practice department include:
Deliver comprehensive care to individuals of all ages
Examine individuals to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
Manage overall patient care including treating minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, cuts, cold symptoms, flu, and UTIs
Diagnose, monitor, and document patients’ progress and condition
Identify and refer patients to the appropriate specialists, if needed Qualifications needed:
3-5 years experience providing comprehensive care across all age groups, including infants, children, and adults, is required.
Graduation from an accredited School
Can be cleared through the National Practitioner Database
Currently Licensed (State of Idaho) as a NP or PA
Current DEA license is required
Working knowledge of the basic principles of health, illness, and wellness including current best practice in effective delivery of preventive and primary health care and health education to low-income and special needs populations.
Proven clinical competence and outcome-effective experience providing primary and preventive health services.
Skill in family medicine / primary care delivery and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff.
Experience with rural community health care, public health principles and practices desired.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, creative thinker and a proven collaborator.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of experience in comprehensive care across all age groups and graduation from an accredited school. Must hold a current Idaho state license as an NP or PA and a current DEA license.

postgraduate degree
Health Education
Interpersonal Communication
Collaboration
Clinical Competence
Family Medicine
Patient Examination
Primary Care
Vaccine Administration
Patient Referral
Comprehensive Care
Chronic Disease Management
Prescription Management
Patient Diagnosis
Preventive Health Care
Lab Test Interpretation
Rural Community Health Care

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
401k Employer Match
Bonus Incentive
In-house Medical, Dental, or Behavioral Health Services

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Priest River, Idaho
Posted: May 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Idaho primary care role with broad experience

Idaho primary care role with broad experience

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