Job Description

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma Washington is seeking a full time ARNP or PA-C for our Same Day Clinic.

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market-based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 19+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

At PTHA, we believe healthcare should be compassionate, culturally respectful, and community centered. You’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients of all ages in a welcoming environment.

GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide appropriate primary care to PTHA Medical Clinic patients. This position primarily works in the Same Day Clinic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical and surgical diseases and emergencies for men, women, and children under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Provide direct, unsupervised treatment of minor/routine medical conditions.
• Perform histories, physicals, evaluations, and diagnosis of patients.
• Perform phone, telehealth, in-person, and emergency triage activities.
• Observe, record, and report patient condition and reaction to medications and treatments.
• Initiate diagnostic tests, prescribe and administer medications and treatments, and performs special tests such as ECG and audiograms.
• Provide direct counseling to patients and families on medical conditions, treatments and proper care.
• Handle in-person, written, and phone requests for information and advice.
• Prepare, interpret and maintain medical records.
• Participate in professional development and community awareness activities.
• Provide after hours and/or weekend care as scheduled.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and ARNP in the state of Washington. -OR- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant training program. Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Washington and have appropriate certification.
• Experience working in prompt care, same day or urgent care facility required.
• Experience and/or ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System.
• Certification in ACLS/PALS required.