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. Credentialing typically requires 1-2 weeks for completion.

About the facility location

Near Seattle offers diverse attractions including the 605-foot Space Needle, which serves as the city's primary landmark and Washington State's top tourist destination. The area provides whale watching opportunities through guided speedboat tours from nearby Orcas Island and eco-adventure tours from British Columbia. Visitors can enjoy ferry trips, attend Mariners baseball games, and participate in summer events such as the Capitol Hill Block Party and various music festivals throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive family medicine services to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, managing 8-16 patients daily Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with no call requirements. 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. The facility prefers candidates comfortable with sutures and injections and those with previous corrections experience.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-16
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Government: Yes