NP/PA - Same Day Clinic

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone.

We don't just say it. We prove it.

In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.

We rank in the top 10% of CHC's in the country for clinical quality.

We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.

Flexible schedule.

Vacation and sick leave.

Tuition reimbursement.

4% 401K employer match.

In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services.

Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club.

As a Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant, a typical day might in the Same Day clinic include:

Examine sick individuals to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms

Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration

Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities

Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan

Examine and treat injuries and refer patients to follow up with their physician

Treat minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, cuts, cold symptoms, flu, and UTIs

Diagnose, monitor, and document patients' progress and condition, and communicate any findings with physicians

Identify and refer patients to the appropriate specialists, if needed

Qualifications needed:

Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine is required

Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Idaho is required

Ability to receive clearance through the National Practitioner Database

Working knowledge of the basic principles of health, illness, and wellness including current best Practice in effective delivery of preventive and primary behavioral health care and health education to low-income and special needs populations.

Experience with rural community health care, public health principles and practices desired.

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, creative thinker and a proven collaborator

Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required

A high level of personal and professional integrity and quality standards Excellent judgment, flexibility, good humor, high energy level and graciousness FTCA coverage obtainable

Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Idaho

Current CPR (BLS) certification, ACLS preferred

Idaho Board of Medicine and DEA registrations

Ability to be designated a Medicare and Medicaid provider in Idaho Computer literacy and willingness to utilize electronic health records