Urgent Care Physician Assistant, Float Pool North Region - Bellevue
Washington Permanente Medical Group, Bellevue, WA, United States
About Us
Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state. We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health. At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.
Summary
Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time (0.8 FTE) Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join our Float Pool north region team that includes; Bellevue, Everett and Capitol Hill Medical Center, Washington.
JOB SUMMARY |
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The Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care at Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) partners with WPMG physician colleagues in urgent and emergent care throughout the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington (KFHPWA) delivery system to provide great patient care. This position provides urgent and emergent diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to patients in a 24x7x365 ambulatory setting with advanced capabilities to see higher acuity cases than typically seen in a traditional urgent care. This position will provide care at multiple locations within defined service zones to ensure appropriate access to care is maintained, as directed by Service Line leadership. |
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS |
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EDUCATION
REQUIRED | DESCRIPTION | PREFERRED |
Minimum | Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program |
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CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED | DESCRIPTION | PREFERRED |
Minimum | Certification from the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants Current Washington State license |
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EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED | DESCRIPTION | PREFERRED |
| Experience in Emergency Department setting | 2 years of experience |
FTE Commitment
REQUIRED | DESCRIPTION | PREFERRED |
Minimum | Maintain 0.3 clinical FTE count within the Urgent Care department (patient facing care on site) |
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As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID-19 vaccination status. As part of the pre-boarding process and before starting work, you will be required to verify your vaccination status, and will be provided an opportunity to apply for an accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, if needed.
Compensation and Benefits
The entire salary range for this position is $133,159.00 to $156,658.00 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $133,159.00 to $148,825.00 based on factors such as education, training or experience.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan, receive employer contributions to the 401(k) plan, and enroll in our cash balance pension plan. Employees will also receive four weeks of paid vacation leave every year and eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will receive continuing medical education leave and funding.
Community
The North Region is home to the Greater Seattle area. This region is known for alternative rock, coffee, and the tech sector. There is a great blend of dense urban environments like Seattle and more suburban open areas such as Everett and Lynnwood for every lifestyle.
We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington States richly diverse communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, and others, make Washington an excellent place to live.
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
In our local communities and across the nation, Kaiser Permanente sets the standard for respectful care. With multicultural staff, equity, inclusion and diversity councils, medical interpretation resources, outreach efforts, educational programs and more, Kaiser Permanente puts people first in our medical centers and beyond.
As part of Kaiser Permanente, Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks to create equity in our communities, eliminate health disparities, and always put patientsthe heart of everything we dofirst.
Following the guidelines in our National Diversity Agenda, every member of our team strives to:
- Provide culturally responsive and appropriate medical care to improve the health and satisfaction of all people in our increasingly diverse membership
- Recruit and retain clinicians and staff that enhance our workforce
- Grow our membership by providing exceptional service and clinical care to all communities in our region
Creating a diverse workforce, an inclusive environment, and equitable opportunity for employment, growth, and advancement are deeply linked to our mission, our business, and our economic future. WPMG continues to add programs that build and maintain a workplace where we engage with our members, communities, and each otherwith dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As part of our commitment to our employees and the members and patients we serve, we integrate diversity into all aspects of our operations. Maintaining a workforce with industry-leading levels of diversity through deliberate planning, development, and outreach is critical to fulfilling our mission, sustaining our business objectives, and providing the best level of care to our members and patients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Physician Assistant or better.
Experience
Required
Maintain 0.3 clinical FTE count within the Urgent Care department (patient facing care on site)
Certification from the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
BE/BC required
All applicants must have an unrestricted Washington State Medical License and Federally Issued DEA license.
All applicants must possess a full range of clinical skills and an interest in working with an innovative group practice.
Preferred
2 years: Experience in Emergency Department setting
Licenses & Certifications
Required
DEA License
Washington Medical Lic
Emergency Med Services