Full Job Description
Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Digestive Surgery Team!
As a provider for our Digestive Surgery department, you will function as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting. You will use your clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
In this role you will use the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care. You will make an assessment of a patients health status, make a diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, implement a plan that is consistent with the appropriate plan of care, follow up and evaluate the patients status, educate patient and/or patients family, provide continuity of competent care, and you will support research that supports evidence based practice specific to your patient population focus, as well as in the areas of pharmacology, disease prevention, epidemiology, medical technology and more.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience:
- Current licensure in the State of Idaho
- Masters or Doctorates degree from accredited Medical Program or Nursing Program
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire
- Must be able to achieve ACLS certification within six months of employment
- Ability to relate and work effectively with others
- Prior experience with Joint Commission continual readiness
- Previous experiencepreferred
About Northwest Specialty Hospital:
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do whats best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 10 operating rooms and 30 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties. Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of theBest Places to Work in the InlandNorthwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction,and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:
- Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
- Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
- A generous 401K retirement plan
- A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
- Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
- Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**