Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant at Sound Physicians summary:

The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant role at Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake, WA involves providing acute care within a collaborative team environment of board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers. The position requires candidates to be board-certified or board-eligible with recent ED experience, offering flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance. This community-focused role emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and making a local impact in a supportive medical facility.

Take the next step in your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant in Moses Lake, WA

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Moses Lake— better care, better   collaboration , and a deep  commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

People First in Moses Lake

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of nine EM board-certified physicians and three Advanced Practice providers at Samaritan Healthcare.
• We are a level III trauma center with an annual ED volume of 25,000. We have a great relationship with the hospitalist service and support from general surgery, OB/GYN, radiology, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, GI, and tele neurology.
• Work alongside our team of clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who are supportive and collaborative with other staff and departments.

Qualifications: 

• Board-certified/Board-eligible Physician Assistant with recent acute care experience.
• Due to the high acuity of patients and autonomy of the role ED experience is required.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

• We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our flexible scheduling allows you to spend quality time with your loved ones or enjoy the outdoors. We cover for each other when needed and strive to accommodate requested days off. Holidays are scheduled equitably.
• Advanced Practice Provider shifts are 2p-2a and will work with three physicians on their shifts of 7a-7p, 10a-10p, and 7p-7a.

Key Responsibilities:

• APPs see patients independently and have good support from physicians (a physician will always be on staff during their shift). APPs see all patients in the ED, however physicians manage the sickest patients.
• Great collaboration among physicians with APPs. Physicians lean on APP staff to run the department while physicians see the most critical patients.
• APPs work closely with physicians and physicians are very supportive of APPs. Physicians love to teach and collaborate with APPs.

Living and Working in Moses Lake:

• Moses Lake is a place where work and nature blend seamlessly. Known for its expansive lake and stunning desert landscapes, this Washington gem offers the peace of small-town living and the vibrancy of outdoor adventures. Whether boating, fishing, or enjoying the local arts scene, Moses Lake is where you can truly enjoy life.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Moses Lake-Centered Care:

• Our patients always come first. We’re a community-minded team and encourage our team members to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.
• Growth and development are at the core of Sound’s medical practices, so we offer our clinicians opportunities and career advancement across the whole medical group

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation:  Yearly compensation is $151,200.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage.
  • CME allowance.

Keywords:

Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant, Acute Care, Healthcare, Collaboration, Trauma Center, Flexible Scheduling, Community Impact, Medical Team, Professional Growth

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