Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Description

Title - Medical Provider - ARNP or PA-C

Compensation - $128k-$131k/annually + $5k sign on bonus

Schedule - M-F 6:00a-2:30p       

Location - Onsite at our South Sound Clinic

Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community!

• ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years. Learn more about our mission and values.
• Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice.
• Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members. Check out the compelling stories told by our patients, clients, and staff members that provide more information and a clear picture regarding our organization’s essential work.

This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission!

Job Summary:

• The Medical Provider (ARNP / PA-C) role is part of the Medical Care team that supports ETS’ mission through connecting individuals with Evergreen Services Dispensary, clinic-based services and coordinating overall patient care while they are enrolled at Evergreen Treatment Services.
• The Medical Provider (ARNP / PA-C) role makes a critical difference at ETS by evaluating patients, diagnosing opioid use disorder; prescribing, ordering and adjusting appropriate opioid use disorder treatment medications. · Watch this brief video that provides information about this role and working at ETS.

What you contribute to this role – Responsibilities:

• Help ETS succeed in carrying out our mission through working together with other staff to transform systems of harm and inequity to create different approaches to improving community health and safety through addressing substance use and homelessness.
• Assist with the organization-wide initiative to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community to overcome the aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.
• Serve as the primary medical care team coordinator for their assigned patients.
• Conduct intake medical assessment through physical examinations, establish diagnosis and determine initial medication choice and dose. This can take place in the Mobile Unit, community or in a clinic.
• Conduct patient dose evaluations and change medications as indicated. This can take place in the Mobile Unit, community or in a clinic. or via telehealth.
• Make appropriate recommendations for follow-up.
• Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health record.
• Draw blood for necessary laboratory testing and for pre- and post-test counseling where required.
• Carry out HIV and Hepatitis-C testing if appropriate.
• Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside medical providers for needed care and follow-up.
• Evaluate, as necessary, patients with urgent or emergent medical needs and determine if further medical assistance is necessary (e.g., calling Aid Car).
• Write medical orders for all take-home privileges, seeking CSAT and DBHR exceptions as necessary.

With the development of Evergreen Treatment Services Primary Care Provider program, the Medical Provider - MD/DO role will be fully aligned to support and enhance the needs of the program, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care delivery to patients.

The Medical Provider – MD/DO role provides an elevated level of care to patients as defined by the Medical Director or Associate Medical Director.

Future responsibilities included but may not be limited to:

• Program Support: Collaborate with the Primary Care Provider program team to develop and implement strategies that enhance patient care and program efficiency.
• Patient Coordination: Facilitate seamless patient transitions within the program, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication between providers.

Note: New and/or different duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this job at any time.

Requirements

What you bring to this role – Qualifications:

• Credential (License, Certification, Provider One, etc.)
• Active Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (ARNP) in the State of Washington; or
• Active Physician Assistant Certified License (PA-C) in the State of Washington,
• Education and/or Relevant and Lived Experience (if applicable):
• Experience in d