Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Primary Care Provider

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County 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 over 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

Our medical clinics provide primary & preventive health care to people of all ages. As a medical home, we're committed to a patient-centered care team model that engages patients & their families in their care. We integrate behavioral health services with medical care for a more holistic approach, and we provide case management to help patients access other community resources they need to be healthy. With an onsite pharmacy, providers can work closely with pharmacy staff to make filling prescriptions faster & easier, and dental services are also onsite to fulfill patients' dental needs.

As a full-time Primary Care Provider, you would have 36 patient-contact hours scheduled per week at our Bellingham, WA, facility providing comprehensive primary care to your diverse panel of patients, many who may be underserved.

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

We offer a friendly and collaborative team environment, a competitive compensation package, a unique call schedule providing phone consultation to 3rd parties only––no patient call, a robust orientation followed by a gradual ramp-up period, EMR & IT support, Ambient AI Scribe (DAX) and Dragon for charting, access to MAVEN Project to connect with specialists whom you may otherwise not have access, and resources for patients such as integrated behavioral health, psychiatry, SUD treatment, child & family counseling, adult & pediatric dental services, an on-site pharmacy, a communicable disease program, case managers, community health workers, referrals specialists, insurance enrollment, medical records & more.

Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid. Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps, Washington Student Achievement Council &/or Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Generous benefits including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility, 6 paid holidays, Paid Time Off (160 hours 1st year, 208 hours 2nd year, increasing at Year 5 & Year 10 thereafter), other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection, flexible spending accounts, self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan, Employee Assistance Program, alternative transportation incentives, health living reimbursements, unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services, malpractice insurance through the Federal Torts Claims Act with tail coverage, sabbatical leave accrual, reimbursement of state license, DEA registration & board certification renewal fees, continuing education (days & funds).

Requirements include graduation from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program eligible for Washington State licensure, be in good standing with the board of licensing in the state(s) where licensed, certified in Family Practice through the AANP or ANCC for NPs or certified by the NCCPA for PAs.

Preferred qualifications include family practice experience in an outpatient setting, experience in a community health center setting or similar role providing care to underserved populations, experience working as an independent practitioner with patients who have complex co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, chronic pain, and substance abuse, experience with children and women's health, experience working with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic levels, treating them with sensitivity and respect, proficient with Electronic Medical Records.

Candidates who meet the requirements who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Live in a community consistently rated as one of the most desirable in the USA! Nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains just a short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC, and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is home to over 90,000 people and surrounded by several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer: recreational & outdoor activities (hiking, biking, skiing, snow boarding, fishing, sailing, kayaking, & camping), excellent schools (university, community college, technical school, & outstanding K-12 educational system), small town or city living (unique shops, local festivals, farmers markets, berry picking, & community events), cultural activities (theater, music, independent films, museums, art studios, & diverse local restaurants).