PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR NURSE PRACTITIONER (PA OR NP) - NORTHWEST URGENT CARE

In this role, you will function as a healthcare provider who, working collaboratively with a health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in an outpatient setting. You will use your clinical expertise in working with the patient population in the specified specialty.

• Administer care to patients, under the direction of their supervising physician
• Examine patient and diagnose their condition
• Study and interpret patient’s tests and medical records
• Assess patient’s clinical problems, as well as health care needs
• Provide consultation with the doctors, specialists, and other medical professionals
• Determine necessary interventions and procedures
• Assist with the management of bone health patients
• Prescribe varied forms of drugs and other treatment methods to patients
• Provide consultation to patients and help establish a plan of care for the patient
• Take after-hours phone calls and occasional admissions or hospital consultation

• Current licensure in the State of Idaho 
• Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Medical Program or Nursing Program
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire
• Must be able to achieve ACLS certification 
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Prior experience with Joint Commission continual readiness
• Experience in Spine and/or Pain Management preferred

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 10 operating rooms and 30 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
 
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!