Primary Care PA-C or ARNP (Inpatient Psychiatry)-0.6 FTE

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At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title — you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

About The Opportunity

Join a compassionate and collaborative team providing essential Primary Care services to patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. This unique role offers flexibility and the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to individuals who otherwise may not have access to primary care.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver in-person Primary Care services in a freestanding inpatient psychiatric hospital during business hours.

• Manage an average of 1-2 new admissions per day and 3-4 acute visits daily.

• Conduct basic procedures such as suture removal and wound care.

• Collaborate with an established team of psychiatric providers, social workers, nurses, and mental health specialists.

What You'll Get:

• Flexible schedule with no after-hours or overnight call.

• Supportive team environment that values communication and respect.

• Opportunity to impact patients' lives by addressing primary care needs often overlooked in psychiatric settings.

• Competitive base salary plus additional income available through mutually agreed upon weekend work

• Top notch benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, sign on and relocation bonus, and much more!

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a compassionate and adaptable Primary Care Provider who thrives in a dynamic environment. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with diverse patient populations and contributing to a friendly, patient-focused culture.

What You Need:

• Experience in primary care, internal medicine, family medicine preferred

• Strong interest in serving patients with psychiatric conditions

Key Highlights

• 0.6 FTE (24 hours weekly)

• Inpatient psychiatric setting with manageable patient volume

• Work alongside a knowledgeable and welcoming care team

• Minimal procedures with outpatient-level primary care expectations

About The Facility

Navos West Seattle Campus is a freestanding psychiatric inpatient hospital with a long-standing, integrated Primary Care team. The practice is built on a culture of collaboration and a commitment to delivering comprehensive care to underserved populations.

Compensation Information:

Starting base pay determined by years of experience (YOE) and calculated based on a 0.6 FTE appointment.

Position Summary

The Primary Care ARNP provides routine medical care in a 70-bed involuntary inpatient psychiatric facility. This role involves conducting complete medical examinations, diagnosing medical conditions, and managing medical treatment for routine problems, with consultation from the supervising physician as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine H&Ps for every new admission.
• Assess and manage medical conditions, including acute complaints and chronic illnesses.
• Complete Treatment Plan goals for medical care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Consult with psychiatric providers regarding co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate results of prescribed medications.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as required for medical care.
• Provide substance withdrawal management as needed.
• Accurately and appropriately document medical care provided.
• Implement antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Washington State ARNP/nursing license.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• Experience providing medical care in family practice, geriatric, and young adult populations.
• Preferred experience working with mentally ill populations.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, and professional standards governing the treatment of mentally ill clients.
• Interest and ability to provide care for a chronic population with multiple medical and psychiatric problems.

About Navos Behavioral Health

Navos, part of MultiCare's Behavioral Health Network, offers comprehensive behavioral health care for people of all ages. Specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment and community-based programs. Known for its innovation and compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay And Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $165,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.