Summit Pacific Medical Center·Elma, Washington
The Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care in primary care settings, involving diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and promoting preventive healthcare. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and involves performing evaluations, implementing care plans, and educating patients.
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$64.90 - $79.33
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The Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in Primary Care provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to individuals of all ages. This role involves diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventive healthcare, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
*Provides comprehensive care for Primary Care patients in an ambulatory environment. Performs evaluations, discusses goals with patients, implements care plans, prescribes medications, educates patients about risks and benefits, and monitor’s progress. Works closely with other members of patient care team in the formulation of the total care plan for patients.
*Works in all primary care and/or outpatient settings as needed, providing access for patients of primary care or outpatient providers who are unavailable to care for their own patients (due to vacation, CME, illness, FMLA, lack of schedule openings, etc.).
Provides general in-basket coverage for providers who are away and provides urgent message coverage for providers who are not in that day (including day off). Location of work to be determined by clinic leadership team, prioritizing areas of most need on any given day.
*Identifies, evaluates and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
*Obtains appropriate medical history and physical data on patients. Performs appropriate physical exam and records findings.
*Meets or exceeds quality care standards, achieves clinical excellence, contributes to quality improvement, and strives for high patient satisfaction. Participates actively in the quality improvement system, complies with all appropriate Washington State Department of Health standards, National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects.
*Maintains appropriate, accurate and timely records using a computerized record keeping and coding system. Uses voice recognition and related technology, with appropriate consent from patient/guardian.
*Works closely with other departments in patient care as needed.
*Maintains professional skills through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and huddles; stays abreast of trends and best practices. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
*Maintains flexibility as a key job function with respect to day-to-day work location and patient population
*Participate in the resolution of patient and provider complaints and enhancement of patient and provider satisfaction as measured by regular surveys.
*Participate in community outreach activities at the request of District and as mutually agreed by the parties.
*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.
Supervision of students, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Perform such other services as are mutually agreed by the parties.
*Essential Job Function
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.
Working Location: Elma, Washington
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Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.
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.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, or a Master's/Doctorate in Physician Assistant studies, with a minimum of two years of experience highly preferred. Required credentials include active and unrestricted Washington State Licenses as an ARNP or PA, active WA DEA, and BLS or ACLS certification.
Market context
In Washington, advanced-practice openings for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are often competitive because employers look for state licensure, current BLS and ACLS, EPIC proficiency, and recent clinical case documentation. These roles can move quickly when a candidate matches the required scope and charting expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then prepare your 24-month case logs before applying.
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