Physician or Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice

Company: Unity Care NW
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Help up provide health care to everyone WHO WE ARE Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County, Washington, area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health, and dental care as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. WHAT WE VALUE Here at Unity Care NW, we value: Respect Integrity Accountability Collaboration Innovation We strive to live out our truth by putting our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours. JOB SUMMARY: As a medical provider for Unity Care NW, you would provide comprehensive primary care in a community health center setting treating patients of all ages. While seeing 16-17 patients per 8-hour day, our providers manage patient care using a team-based approach in their interactions with patients and outcomes. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: Be a Physician who graduated from an approved school of medicine as a DO or MD, completed a Family Practice residency, be in good standing with their state's board of licensing, and be board certified in Family Medicine Be a Nurse Practitioner who graduated from an approved program, be in good standing with their state's board of licensing, and have a certification in Family Practice through the AANP or ANCC Have experience in an outpatient Family Practice setting Have Pediatrics experience, although this is not required Have experience in a community health center or similar setting serving diverse & underserved populations (candidates with other experiences are encouraged to apply) Have experience working with patients with complex co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, chronic pain, substance abuse and ADHD Have experience and/or an interest in women's health and/or communicable diseases (preferred, not required) Have experience with, and be able to relate to, individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic levels, treating them with sensitivity and respect Be proficient in Electronic Medical Records WHAT WE OFFER: A friendly and collaborative team environment Outpatient clinic only - no OB and no hospital rounds A modest call schedule providing phone support to 3rd parties only, never directly to patients A fully implemented EMR system (GE Centricity) with one-on-one training Support staff in the areas of nursing, on-site behavioral health, medical records, EMR/IT, case management, referrals to specialty care, & referrals for patients seeking health insurance A competitive compensation package Medical, dental, & vision insurance Generous paid time off plus six paid holidays 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility Life Insurance Malpractice insurance with tail coverage CE days & dollars and reimbursement of license, DEA & board certification fees Alternative transportation benefit Eligible to apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) which, if awarded, provides tax free funds to pay towards eligible student loans for a 2-year commitment Eligible to apply for loan repayment through the Washington Student Achievement Council which, if awarded, provides funds to pay towards eligible student loans for a 2 or 3-year commitment ABOUT BELLINGHAM: Live in a community consistently rated one of the most desirable in the USA Beautiful Bellingham, WA, is a popular university & retirement community of 80,000 nestled between the Salish Sea and the foot of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Baker. A short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC and the San Juan Islands, Whatcom County houses several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer, from a vast range of recreational & outdoor activities, excellent schools, unique shops, local festivals, farmers markets, diverse restaurants, community events, and visual and performing arts. If you are passionate about helping everyone have the opportunity to live their healthiest life , we would love to hear from you Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations unless an appropriate accommodation is granted.

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