Primary Care-NP / PA

Job Description

Job Quick Facts :

• Specialty : Primary Care-NP / PA
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Facility Location : Seattle, WA
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage : Supplemental
• Coverage Period : ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type : Clinical only
• Shift Schedule :
• Tue / Thu / Fri : 4.8 hrs per day
• Wed : 9.6 hrs (4.8 hrs per floor)
• Patient Volume : 4-6
• Support Staff : 3-4 RNs
• Skills :
• Experience providing medical care in family practice, geriatric & young adult populations.
• Experience working w / mentally ill populations; Familiarity w / rules, regulations & professional standards governing treatment of mentally ill clients.
• Interest & ability to provide care for a chronic population w / multiple medical & psych problems.
• Duties :
• Work alongside a knowledgeable & welcoming care team; Minimal procedures with OP-level primary care expectations.
• Perform routine H&Ps for every new admission; Assess & manage medical conditions, including acute complaints & chronic illnesses.
• Complete Treatment Plan goals for medical care; Consult with psychiatric providers regarding co-occurring psychiatric & medical conditions.
• Prescribe, monitor & evaluate results of prescribed medications.
• Order & interpret lab tests as required; Provide substance withdrawal mgmt. as needed.
• Accurately & appropriately document medical care provided; Implement antimicrobial stewardship practices; Perform other duties as assigned.
• Beds in the Dept : Each floor has 35 beds; provider is responsible for 1 floor (2 floors total)
• EMR : Epic
• Other Info : IP psychiatric setting with manageable patient volume.
• Temporary Privileges available : Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements :