PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - EXPRESS CARE at Newport… · Newport

Primary Scheduled Hours: (3) 12 hours shifts per week, variable

Job Summary:

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is searching for a Board Eligible/Certified Family Practice Physician Assistant 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 Express Care 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).

The NHHS group consists of 4 FP w/OB providers (four in rotation), 2 general surgeons, 4 physician assistants, a procedural based OB/Gyn., orthopedic surgeon, and a core of 4 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.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Gym membership
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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.