What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP (Competitive Sign on and Relocation Bonuses Available!!) position at CHAS Health?
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Base Salary Range: $121,000 - 188,514 USD annually.
Salary is determined based on applicable experience and education. External offers typically do not exceed the mid-point of the pay range.
Competitive compensation package includes:
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus
- $10,000 Annual Bonus
- Relocation Bonuses Available
- Annual Milestone Bonuses
- Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, sabbatical leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance
- Retirement Plans – CHAS Health matches the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of gross wages
- Generous 6 weeks of paid time off to support work/life balance
- Student Loan Repayment Programs: National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and CHAS Health Loan Repayment Program
- Career growth opportunities and much more!
*Above benefits dependent upon eligibility criteria
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Don’t meet every single requirement? At CHAS Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at CHAS clinics in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of the CHAS Board of Directors and administration as follows:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients within scope of practice and delineated clinical privileges.
- Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
- Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
- Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures, under the direct supervision of a physician. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases. Performs minor surgery. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
- Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient’s electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
- Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
- Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team-building skills. Participates in peer reviews.
- Develops practice plan and relationship with supervisory physician.
- Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant school. Valid licensure in Washington state required. Board Certified or Eligible. Able to apply for prescriptive privileges.
Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills required. Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.). Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment required. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Valid drivers' license and insurance required.
Physical Demands:
Providers must be able to move around the facility between 1/3rd and 2/3rds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation or in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than 1/3rd of the day. Communicating is also required over 2/3rds of the day, while climbing, stooping or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs occurs only occasionally.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Salary : $121,000 - $188,514
