Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) looking for a rewarding career that offers flexibility, autonomy and unlimited earing potential? Look no further! TeamHealth is currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate NP or PA to work part-time (3 days a week) in skilled nursing facilities in the Tacoma, Washington, area. Imagine a job where you would be able to set your own preferred start time and not have to work weekends. When you join TeamHealth, you will have the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.  

As a nurse practitioner/physician assistant in the skilled nursing facility setting your will experience:

• A Diverse Patient Population: Skilled nursing facilities provide clinicians with the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or in need of rehabilitation. This variety can offer valuable experience in treating a range of medical conditions.
• An Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working in a skilled nursing facility allows clinicians to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. This collaborative environment can enhance patient care by incorporating different perspectives and expertise.
• Long-Term Relationships: Clinicians in skilled nursing facilities have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and their families. Building rapport over time can lead to better continuity of care, improved patient outcomes, and a sense of fulfillment in providing ongoing support to individuals in need.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients
• Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care
• Order and interpret lab results
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
• Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
• Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
• Promote healthy lifestyle changes

Requirements:

• 6+ months experience in primary care a plus
• Post-acute care experience a plus, but not required
• Active and unrestricted Washington NP or PA license required
• Active and unrestricted Washington DEA with prescriptive authority required

Our compensation is a productivity-based model (Fee for Service) that offers you control to maximize your income potential. Expected compensation is estimated salary range of $92,000/annually and $133,500/annually with no cap productivity income potential. This part-time role is note benefit eligible.

If you are looking to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

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Position Highlights:

• Flexible weekday schedule with weekday call requirements only on days working
  
• Uncapped earning potential with bonuses paid bi-weekly
  
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  
• Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
  
• Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
  
• Stability of a respected industry leader
  
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program