Advanced Practice Provider: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Cedar Wellness Center is a Tribally owned clinic treating a diverse patient population, including Native and Non‑Native people. We provide whole person care in substance use disorders, primary care, infectious disease, and mental health, within our state‑of‑the‑art outpatient facility. Cedar Wellness Center offers an innovative model of highly individualized, compassionate care to patients with opioid use disorder. The nature‑inspired setting and friendly, professional staff create a humanizing and respectful experience for patients and for the team alike. We are building a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals. Each employee creates a ripple effect in families and communities. Are you ready to make a difference with us? We are currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to support our clinic in Tacoma, WA. This position reports to the Clinic Medical Director and offers an immediate and lasting impact in a growing company. Position Overview Cedar Wellness Center seeks a Board‑Certified Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to guide patients toward a better life. This role requires a flexible approach to challenges, willingness to cross‑train, and calm leadership, kindness, creativity, and empathy. Indian Preference applies. Qualified Indian (American Indian or Alaskan Native) applicants will receive preference in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 5323 and 25 U.S.C. § 472a. Minimum Requirements – Physician Assistant Active PA board certification AND active PA license Minimum Requirements – Nurse Practitioner Active RN license AND active board certification as an NP All Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Applicants Must Have Active DEA license or ability to obtain one prior to working with us. Ability to pass drug and background screening. Ability to provide health and TB clearance. Licensure in good standing and adherence to all applicable legal requirements. Preferred Requirements Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support. At least 2 years of recent or previous work experience in a substance use disorder setting. Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of substance use disorders and related medical conditions. Performs accurate, complete, concise history and physical assessments appropriate for age, gender, and clinical problem. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data. Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters the plan of care as needed. Manages general medical and addiction medicine based on pharmacologic knowledge, indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions. Counsels and educates patients and families. Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Patient Care: Provides patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective care for prevention and treatment. Facilitates coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team. Incorporates patients and families into care planning and treatment across settings. Serves as an advocate for patients and families. Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, team members, and health‑related agencies. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members. Promotes mutual respect and trust within a team model. Communicates effectively with patients and families, considering gender, age, culture, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. Professionalism: Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality. Participates in education of students and other health care professionals. Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and change orientation when circumstances and priorities shift. Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of the clinic through service, science, and social responsibility. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in quality initiative and performance activities. Specific Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment of patients with acute health problems. Performs history and physical, develops, manages, and modifies treatment plans. Dispenses medications and maintains records for controlled substances. Participates in daily huddle and collaborates with multidisciplinary team to adjust plans of care. Facilitates referrals to appropriate community health facilities, agencies, and resources when indicated. Complies with applicable drug laws regulated by the jurisdiction. Proficiency in the below procedures preferred Laceration repair with sutures, staples, or Dermabond Splinting fractures Foreign body removal Incision and drainage Suture or staple removal Pelvic exam $110 - $110 an hour Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently stands, walks, sits, stoops, kneels, bends, uses hands to keyboard or type, handles materials, and reaches with hands and arms. Repetitive behaviors such as typing and data entry are required. The employee occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Speech and hearing abilities required permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person or by telephone. The employee works in an office setting where the noise level is usually moderate. The employee must also analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action. Visit for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedar Wellness