DSHS ESH Physician Assistant Certified

Description DSHS Physician Assistant Certified We seek a Certified Physician’s Assistant to join the team at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA. The starting salary for this opportunity is $192,312 annually.

The work hours are Monday – Friday 07:30 am - 04:00 pm.

In this role, you will provide direct medical care to an assigned caseload of patients on the Adult, Geropsychiatric, or Forensic services unit. You will also assess, diagnose, and provide medical treatment to patients admitted to the hospital.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Join us in our mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources ! Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some Of What You’ll Do

• Provide medical care to patients including physical examinations and establishing medical diagnoses
• Provide appropriate evaluations and interpretation of laboratory, imaging, and EKG results
• Determine appropriate treatment and arrange for referrals if needed
• Lead/direct licensed nursing staff in the provision of treatment for medical illness/injury
• Complete required chart documentation and billing documents
• Participate as a member of the treatment team in creating the treatment plan for each patient
• Committee involvement to meet regulatory requirements and support process improvements.

Who should apply?

Professionals With

• A valid Physician Assistant, Certified license provided by the Medical Quality Assurance Commission

How To Apply Please include current contact information for three professional references and attach the following with your application:

• A current chronological resume
• A cover letter
• Three or more professional references

If you have questions about job number 06023 email [email protected]

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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