Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a 650+ clinician multispecialty group practice seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant committed to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care in an Urgent Care setting. The clinic operates 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. Under the direction of a supervising physician, advanced practice providers will deliver urgent care to the patients the clinic serves. The clinician will also ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility and request timely consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated. The qualified candidate must be enthusiastic about family health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Additionally, the Urgent Care clinician has the opportunity to provide quality care for specific acute concerns through an innovative program called Care On Demand, a MyChart telehealth program created to reach patients in their homes via smartphone, tablet, or PC as well as telehealth visits. The qualified candidate will exude passion about health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and problem-solving abilities. SAMG utilizes EPIC (EHR/EMR) in its clinics. Thus, experience with EHR is desirable.

Job Description

• Deliver urgent care to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice
• Provide quality care for specific acute concerns through the Care On Demand telehealth program

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; Valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA
• A strong medical background and a desire to provide acute care to support a growing multi-specialty medical group

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• PTO & CME allocation
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b)

Community Overview

The city of Meridian is centrally located in the heart of Treasure Valley and is a short 15-minute drive from the Boise Airport. Sitting at a population of about 119,000 people, Meridian offers a plethora of amenities including beautiful city parks, locally owned and operated restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options. Whether you want to enjoy dinner and a movie at the Village at Meridian, escape the heat at the Roaring Springs Water Park, catch a race at the Meridian Speedway, or have a picnic at one of the many city parks, the opportunities to create lasting memories are endless.

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. The ideal candidate will commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.