Part-Time Primary Care Role (Inpatient Psychiatry Hospital)

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

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 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.

Interested?

Apply today to join a team that makes a difference in patients’ lives every day while enjoying a flexible, rewarding work environment. 

Compensation Information:

Starting base pay based on YOE $82,190.40-$94,471.80 based on a 0.6 FTE