Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to Serve Unhoused Patients

Make a difference by serving our unhoused neighbors as the medical provider for The Way Station in downtown Bellingham, WA!

Individuals experiencing homelessness are more likely to become ill, have greater hospitalization rates, and die at a younger age than the general population. The Way Station will provide individuals and families experiencing homelessness with a range of health and social services to assist in improving their health outcomes and aiding their transition to sustainable housing. This new, unique facility will serve people in need of showers, laundry, medical and behavioral health care, case management, and other services provided by partner organizations including respite care.

As the sole medical provider, you can expect to see patients on a walk-in basis for a limited scope of services such as wound care, infections, illness care, and point of care testing. While The Way Station will not serve as a primary care home it will provide a bridge and assist with connecting clients to one. We are looking for someone to provide whole-person, team-based care in an empathy-forward, trauma-informed manner that acknowledges the barriers and inequities experienced by our unhoused patients.

This is a full-time position with hours split between The Way Station and our main clinic in Bellingham with the possibility of increasing or decreasing hours at each location based on patient needs.

Learn more about The Way Station:

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* [Restoring Dignity and Wellness: Coalition Breaks Ground on The Way Station To Offer Comprehensive Health and Hygiene Services to Homeless Communities – WhatcomTalk](https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2023/08/21/restoring-dignity-and-wellness-coalition-breaks-ground-on-the-way-station-to-offer-comprehensive-health-and-hygiene-services-to-homeless-communities/)

Work Schedule:

M-F, occasional Saturdays; this role may be eligible for additional pay for working full time and/or working some Saturdays on a regular basis.

Requirements

* Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program eligible for Washington State licensure
* Be in good standing with the board of licensing in the state(s) where licensed
* Certified in Family Practice through the AANP or ANCC for NPs or certified by the NCCPA for PAs

Preferred Qualifications

* Family Practice experience in an outpatient, urgent care, walk-in &/or emergency department setting
* Experience in a community health center or similar organization providing care to underserved populations
* Experience working as an independent practitioner with patients who have complex co-morbidities including hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, chronic pain, and substance use disorder
* Experience with children and women’s health
* Experience working with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic levels, treating them with sensitivity and respect
* Proficient with Electronic Medical Records

Candidates who meet the requirements who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Education & Experience Requirements:

See Job Details

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

Compensation:

* Salary, exempt
* Eligible for Sign-On/Relocation Bonus (subject to payback clause)
* New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $116,000-$145,000 per year
* Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $116,000-$174,000 per year

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

What We Offer

* A friendly and collaborative team environment
* A competitive compensation package
* A unique call schedule providing phone consultation to 3rd parties only-–no patient call
* A robust orientation followed by a gradual ramp-up period
* Support staff in the areas of nursing, behavioral health, medical records, EMR/IT, case management, referrals, insurance enrollment & an in-house pharmacy

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

Watch our video at [UCNW Loan Repayment Program – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8LjtB3hxnE) to learn more about loan repayment opportunities at UCNW!

* Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at [Federal Student Aid](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employer).
* Eligible providers may apply for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps ([NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov)](https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program)), Washington Student Achievement Council ([Washington Health Corps | WSAC](https://wsac.wa.gov/washington-health-corps)) &/or Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program ([Apply to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce (hrsa.gov)](https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/nurse-corps))

Generous Benefits:

* Medical, dental & vision insurance
* 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year
* Paid Time Off (160 hours first year, 208 hours second year & increasing again Years 5 & 10)
* 6 paid holidays
* Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
* Malpractice insurance with tail coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
* Life/AD&D insurance
* Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
* Flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Alternative Transportation Incentives
* Healthy Living reimbursements
* Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses, Will preparation services & gym discounts
* Sabbatical Leave accrual
* Reimbursement of DEA, state license & board certification renewal fees
* Continuing Education (days & dollars)

Compensation Points:

Retirement Package, Health Insurance

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