Locum Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)/PA

Position Overview: Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Coverage Duration

Immediate start for a period of 3 months, with potential for extension.

Work Environment

Outpatient clinic setting.

Schedule

8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to provide coverage on select Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive family medicine care, including routine physicals, women's health services, and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
• Address same-day/urgent care needs, including injuries and acute illnesses.
• Preference for candidates with experience in family medicine across all age groups; adult-only experience may be considered.
• Respond to communications via the KP Health Connect 'in-basket', including patient messages, managing results, and processing medication refills.
• Conduct telehealth and video consultations as required.

Call Requirements

There are no on-call duties.

Patient Volume

Anticipated caseload of approximately 20-22 patients per day.

Team Structure

Position supported by a full complement of staff, including RNs, MAs, and LVNs.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Proficiency in EPIC is mandatory, with recent (within the last 1-2 years) experience required.

Credentialing Timeline

Estimated to take 45-60 days from application submission, with plans to expedite the privileging process.

Certifications Required

• Board Certification
• BLS (AHA)
• DEA registration for both Oregon and Washington
• Candidates must possess an active Oregon license and be eligible to obtain a Washington license.