Float Physician Assistant

Get to know summit pacific medical center

• Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.
• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org [http://www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org]

Pay Range (depending on experience)

$64.90 - $79.33

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Job Summary Provides Physician Assistant services to the District in outpatient clinical care areas as assigned, to include the Emergency Department, or any District outpatient clinics. Works collaboratively with patients and other members of the care team to maintain a patient-centered approach to care that supports positive patient experiences while ensuring delivery of evidence-based, quality care.

• Job Duties and Responsibilities 1. *Provide services to the District as an ED APP.
• Perform emergency medicine services and Primary Care Clinics as primary care provider.
• Provide first contact, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth and adults according to current standards of care and the patient centered medical home model.
• Engage in consultations with other ED physician and other specialists.
• 2. *Actively assist and participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management programs with respect to emergency medicine services.
• Work to develop and implement policies affecting the provision of Practitioner Services in coordination with District administration.
• Continually develop and promote standards and quality control of Practitioner Services through (1) participation in all ordinary and special medical record audits for quality of care, completeness, timeliness, and medical/legal considerations, (2) review of, response to and management of problems and complaints as related to providing Practitioner Services, (3) participation in the development of a policies and procedures manual, follow-up instructions, protocols, and record retrieval systems, and (4) preparation for and participation in regulatory reviews and accreditation surveys.
• 3. *Submit all charges for professional services provided on a timely basis and consistent with District’s policies and procedures.
• Provide a reasonable amount of charity care to patients, as mutually agreed by the parties.
• 4. *Comply with all on-call and call coverage obligations, if any, as established by and in accordance with Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• 5. *Participate in the resolution of patient and provider complaints and enhancement of patient and provider satisfaction as measured by regular surveys.
• 6. *Participate in community outreach activities at the request of District and as mutually agreed by the parties.
• 7. *Complete and maintain adequate and proper medical records with respect to all patients examined or treated in accordance with all applicable legal, accreditation and third-party payor standards within such time limits as are required by Hospital or its Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Practitioner is subject to any fines and/or other penalties pertaining to delinquent medical records pursuant to Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws.
• 8. *Provide input to District on issues relating to such as budget development, staff evaluations, equipment and supply acquisitions, etc.
• Assist with supervision and provide input to District’s or Hospital’s administration regarding services and non-provider staff.
• 9.
• Maintain an effective professional working relationship with patients, District staff, Hospital and its personnel and Medical Staff.
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• Comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements.
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• Perform such other services as are mutually agreed by the parties. *Essential Job Function Organizational Responsibilities In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with all policies and procedures, bylaws and procedural policies of District, Hospital and Hospital’s Medical Staff; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

• Required Education and Experience
• Physician Assistant degree from an accredited PA school.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations 1. Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Washington. 2. Unrestricted DEA 3. Member of SPMC Medical Staff

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 1.
• Knowledge of practice management and operations, and patient relations.
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• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and work in collaboration with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills or commitment to develop same.
• 3.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
• 4.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• 5.
• Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.
• 6.
• Demonstrated skill in aligning providers, managing change, process improvement, and improving performance metrics in clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient and provider engagement.
• 7.
• Ability to travel between office locations.

Physical Requirements Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70% Lifting <10 lbs X Lifting 10-35 lbs X Lifting >35 lbs X Carrying <10 lbs X Carrying 10-35 lbs X Carrying >35 lbs X Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs X Sitting X Standing X Walking X Bending/Stooping X Crouching X

Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices. Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

Work Shift

Exempt Staff

Working Location: McCleary, Washington

Benefits

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Additional Information

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.