Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Kootenai Health

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Family Medicine - Post Falls

Position Summary:

Works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patient's medical type.

NP Responsibilities:

• Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians


• Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.


• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected


• Typically reports to a physician


• Performs other related duties as assigned


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

NP Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• MSN degree or higher from an accredited nurse practitioner program required


• Nationally recognized as a Nurse Practitioner


• Clinical experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified


• Holds a current NP and RN license to practice in the state of Idaho required


• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

PA Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician.


• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.


• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.


• Performs a variety of tasks.


• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.


• Typically reports to a physician.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.

PA Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science required.


• Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Idaho Medical Board or is certification eligible, and is certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.


• Qualified under the rules of the DEA for prescriptive practices required.


• Qualified under CMS regulations for patient care and billing practices required.


• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KMC BLS within 60 days of hire.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position


• Typical equipment used in a clinical job


• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment


• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it


• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings


• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching


• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more


• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses


• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today!

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