Description

DSHS ESH Physician Assistant Certified

The successful hire will be offered a starting salary within the range of $140,268-147,360.

We are seeking a Certified Physician’s Assistant to join the team at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA.

In this role, you will provide direct medical care to an assigned caseload of patients on the Adult, Geropsychiatric, or Forensic services units. You will also actively participate as a member of the treatment team on your ward.

The below information describes the typical benefits available for full-time employment.

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  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
• Eligible for benefits immediately
• Deferred compensation program
• Optimal work/life balance.

We also offer a 40 hour work week without call!

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Join us today in our mission to Transform Lives!

Some of what you’ll do:

• Provide medical care to patients including physical examinations and establishing medical diagnoses
• Provide appropriate evaluations including ordering and reviewing diagnostic testing.
• Determine appropriate treatment and arrange for referrals if needed
• Lead/direct licensed nursing staff in the provision of treatment for medical illness/injury
• Complete required chart documentation and billing documents.

Who should apply?
Professionals with:

• A valid Physician Assistant, Certified license provided by the Medical Quality Assurance Commission.

To Apply—

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about 04577? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.
NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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