Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic Near Seattle, Washington

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to the adult population in a secure environment with established protocols for primary care delivery. The facility operates during regular business hours and maintains appropriate medical equipment and systems to deliver quality healthcare services to patients requiring both routine and complex medical interventions.

About the facility location

This area features diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and wildlife viewing across multiple natural landscapes. Visitors can explore Olympic National Park with destinations such as the Hoh Rainforest, Ruby Beach, Lake Crescent, and Cape Flattery, alongside attractions like the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass. The region offers coastal scenery for biking and water activities, plus access to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic area and various state parks for nature enthusiasts.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive family medicine services to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, managing 8-15 patients daily Monday through Friday during four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Clinical responsibilities include treating injuries, acute illnesses, conducting follow-ups, performing physicals, managing corrections-related healthcare needs, providing urgent care services, treating complicated chronic care patients, and performing minor procedures. The position requires Internal Medicine or Family Medicine board certification, BLS certification, Washington state licensure, and DEA registration with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-15
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes