Primary scheduled hours: Full Time Flexible

Physician Assistant

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is searching for Board Eligible/Certified Family Practice PA interested in joining an integrated, full-spectrum family practice, in a uniquely situated rural community. This role will provide care in our rural health clinic for walk-in appointments as well as providing care in our emergency room in the hospital setting. A competitive salary and benefit package includes potential for loan repayment (State and Federal options).

NHHS, a Washington municipal corporation [Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District #1], is located in Newport, WA, and operates a 24-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Trauma Level IV emergency department, 15 provider rural health clinic, 54-bed high level care Assisted Living (24-hour nursing), 42-apartment assisted living facility.

The NHHS group consists of seven FP w/OB providers (five in rotation), two general surgeons, three physician assistants, a procedural based OB/Gyn., orthopedic surgeon, and a core of five ED providers (also FP trained). NHHSs medical staff provides full spectrum rural medicine (birth to end-of-life) working as a clinical team. Our clinic currently uses EPIC and has established a secure fiber optic, physician network accessible to the physicians homes. The network allows for 24 hour access to clinic and hospital patient records. NHHS has been recognized as one of Hospital & Health Networks, Most Wired Hospitals on multiple occasions.

As with most rural locations, NHHS cares for a significant population qualifying for Medicare/ Medicaid coverage (approximately 65% of our services). We are committed to ensure residents have full access to care in their home community, both primary and specialty care. We believe our model allows physicians to focus on the practice of medicine and clinical oversight and leaves insurance contracting, service billing, regulatory oversight and staff management to NHHSs managers and leadership team with MD directorships.

Job Summary:

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with NHHS. Please contact HR at 509-447-6320 for any vaccination verification questions or to request an accommodation application.

Compensation/How We Care For You

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• We offer competitive wages.
• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
• We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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• Our nurse development strategy is competency and confidence focused. We employ nurse techs and foster growth for new graduates including specialty areas.
• We offer training on the job to new graduates
• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
• We offer strong family-like support system
• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.