Full Job Description
We understand that choosing a family medical practice is about more than just working in your field of choice. This is also a decision about the lifestyle you create for you and your family. At Sound Family Medicine, we are as dedicated to your success as you are. When you join us you are joining an established company with a solid business model in place, so that you can concentrate on what really matters – practicing medicine. Our fantastic administrative and support teams have helped our steady growth for the past 30 years and allowed us to become the largest physician-owned practice in Pierce County.
We are dedicated to helping our physicians, physician assistants, and ARNP’s continue to learn and grow as individuals within the organization. Our innovative approach fosters mutual respect and the development of positive, productive working relationships. With our flexible programs and cutting edge technology, you will also have ample time for a quality family or personal life. This sets us apart from larger healthcare systems and contributes to our provider’s job satisfaction.
Sound Family Medicine provides options to include full spectrum family medicine with maternity care, office procedures, inpatient medicine and/or clinic only. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as a cutting-edge, patient-centered private practice while supporting you in growing your ability to deliver the kind of medicine you believe in.
The Opportunity
The Physician Assistant will provide advanced primary care to patients in our facility under the mentorship of a Supervising Physician. This role examines patients, takes medical histories, and treats patients with comprehensive and compassionate care. This candidate will work alongside Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Medical Assistants to ensure each patient is cared for.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone who can:
Provide comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
- Help provide primary care to patients.
- Perform physical exams and patient observations.
- Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
- Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
- Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
- Monitor and operate medical equipment.
- Diagnose health issues.
- Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
- Administer medicines and treatments.
- Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
- Consult with healthcare professionals.
- Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention.
Education and Experience:
- State of Washington Physician Assistant License: Required
- One year experience working as a Physician Assistant: Preferred
- NCCPA Board Certification: Required
- CPR and/or BLS Certification: Required
Health Requirements:
- Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer).
- Documentation of negative TB test.
- PPD skin test or QuantiFERON test completed within the last calendar year.
- Documentation of MMR or immunity status.
- Documentation of Varicella vaccine or immunity status.
- Documentation of TDaP vaccine within the last 10 years.
- Documentation of influenza for the current year.
- COVID-19 vaccinations
Summary of benefits as a Sound Family Medicine Provider:
- Base salary guarantee while you establish your practice
- Competitive salary including production bonus
- All providers have input to practice decisions and partner physicians have governance over final decision making.
- Customized marketing plan to help quickly establish your patient panel
- Expense reimbursement for continuing medical education (CME), dues and memberships
- 4 Weeks of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
Additional benefits include:
- Base and buy-up medical insurance options
- Base and buy-up dental plan options
- Eye care benefits at no cost at the employee level
- Company paid Life insurance and AD&D insurance
- Life insurance coverage at great rates
- Long Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with company Match plus profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts for Verizon Wireless
Sound Family Medicine is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. All employment offers are conditioned upon acceptable pre-employment drug tests which include testing for the use of marijuana and nicotine. This role is a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk. As part of our commitment to a healthy workplace, we require employees to obtain an annual flu immunization as well as all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 18, 2021.