Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Tacoma, WA

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice
Location: Tacoma, WA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our care team, delivering evidence-based primary care. The successful candidate will partner with the patient and the care team to develop patient care plans, ensure comprehensive care in alignment with the medical home model, and provide clinical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based primary care to 10 to 15 patients per day, focusing on prevention, delivering practical treatment for chronic and acute care needs, and providing disease and case management services.
• Partner with the patient and the care team, including an onsite Whole Health Coach, to develop effective biopsychosocial patient care plans that meet the needs of each unique patient, respecting their diverse backgrounds.
• Ensure comprehensive care in alignment with the medical home model, including collection of comprehensive health history, performing appropriate physical examinations, conducting diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications – all with the convenience of onsite lab and pharmacy.
• Assess patient population needs and work with team members to drive participation in annual whole health evaluations, health coaching, and other health promotion activities.
• Provide clinical leadership, including participation in team meetings, clear proactive communication, regular prioritization of key efforts, process improvement, and actively supporting change management.
• Rotate with other providers in the region to ensure coverage after-hours.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base: $153,000 - $178,000
• Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with health savings account pre-tax savings option.
• Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend).
• Matching 401(k) retirement program.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Requirements:

• NP or PA Board Certification with primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine background.
• Current, valid and unrestricted medical, ARNP or PA license and valid DEA number.
• Minimum 3-5 years of primary care experience.
• Minimum 2+ years with case management emphasizing health prevention and population health management.
• Experience working in EMR systems, NextGen preferred.
• Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC.