Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

ARNP - Primary Care Provider

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Job Description

• Clinician member of the MultiCare Medical Partners multidisciplinary team delivering population-based care.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and health promotion for diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, pharmacists, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and other professionals to optimize the health of MultiCare communities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose conditions, develop plans, and prescribe medications for patients across the lifespan.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic disease using evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide preventive care, health education, and counseling to individuals and families.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care.
• Participate in the coverage for clinic colleagues per departmental guidance.
• Participate in after-hours call coverage per departmental guidance.
• Engage in multidisciplinary meetings, care reviews, and care planning.
• Coordinate care with all members of the delivery team.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of population-based care.
• Utilize data and risk stratification tools to prioritize patients at greatest risk for outreach.
• Engage in quality improvement focused on health outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and cost reduction.
• Support transitions of care and reduced readmissions and ED use.
• Demonstrate the MultiCare values of compassion, stewardship, kindness, joy, collaboration, and respect.
• Adhere to MultiCare policies and processes.

Requirements

• Maintains active Washington State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• DEA and state prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation.
• Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance.
• Generous time off to support work/life balance.
• Career growth options with leadership opportunities.
• Research opportunities with the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation.
• Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching.
• 24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements.
• Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group.
• Dedicated medical assistant per provider.
• Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency.

Community Overview

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center, and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children's, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining, and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, families, and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work, and play.