Advanced Practitioner
Build a Meaningful Career in Some of Washington's Most Beautiful Rural Communities
We believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare close to home. At NEW Health, you'll play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities throughout Northeast Washington.
For nearly 50 years, NEW Health has been committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare. Today, we are the region's leading nonprofit community health center, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services through a patient-centered approach that treats every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Whether you're a physician, advanced practice provider, dentist, behavioral health professional, or other healthcare provider, you'll find opportunities to make a lasting impact while building meaningful relationships with patients and communities.
If you're passionate about community health, value meaningful patient relationships, and want to practice in an organization where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.
Why Choose NEW Health?
Make a Difference Every Day
Our providers care for patients across rural communities where access to healthcare can be limited. Your work will help improve overall health outcomes by supporting comprehensive, whole-person care for individuals and families of all ages.
Integrated, Team-Based Care
Work alongside medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care coordination professionals in a collaborative environment focused on whole-person care. Together, we help patients overcome barriers and achieve better health outcomes.
Grow Your Career with NEW Health
NEW Health is recognized nationally for workforce development through NEW Health University, creating opportunities for training, mentorship, career advancement, and professional growth. Our commitment to developing talented healthcare professionals means you'll be supported by highly trained teams who share a passion for serving rural communities.
Recognized as a Best Place to Work
At NEW Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're honored to be recognized as one of the Inland Northwest's Best Places to Work, a Great Place to Work®, and one of the nation's Top 100 Companies That Care. These recognitions reflect a culture where teamwork, compassion, professional development, and employee well-being are priorities. We are committed to helping our employees thrive personally and professionally while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), many eligible providers may qualify for:
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National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
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Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
These programs can provide significant assistance in reducing educational debt while serving communities with critical healthcare needs.
Why Northeast Washington?
Nestled among the mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes of Northeast Washington, NEW Health's service area offers the opportunity to build a rewarding healthcare career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Whether your interests include hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, camping, paddling, or simply spending more time outdoors with family and friends, you'll find endless opportunities throughout the communities we serve.
Our service area combines the advantages of close-knit rural communities with convenient access to larger regional centers, offering:
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Affordable housing and a lower cost of living
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Short commutes and more time for what matters most
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Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
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Four-season outdoor recreation
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Strong community connections and a welcoming small-town atmosphere
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Opportunities to become a trusted healthcare leader in the communities you serve
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Access to beautiful landscapes, public lands, lakes, rivers, and outdoor adventures
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A pace of life that supports work-life balance and personal well-being
Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, serve a diverse rural population, and make a lasting impact across Northeast Washington, all while enjoying a lifestyle that offers the perfect balance of professional purpose and personal well-being.
Join NEW Health
Join a mission-driven organization committed to promoting health and wellness through integrated, open-access healthcare for all. Help us create healthier communities while building a rewarding career in one of Washington's most beautiful regions.
Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at NEWHPs clinics in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations of the NEWHPs Board of Directors and administration as listed below. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality patient care in our patient centered medical home model.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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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.
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Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
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Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
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Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
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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.
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Performs minor surgery.
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Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
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Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
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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.
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Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
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Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and acquire team-building skills.
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Participates in peer reviews.
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Develops practice plan and relationship with supervisory physician.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Travel may be required.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant school or master’s level, accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner school, BLS certification required. Valid licensure in Washington state required. Board Certified or Eligible. Able to apply for prescriptive privileges. Emergency or Urgent Care background.
Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills required. Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.). Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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 10lbs occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25lbs 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.
