Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, specialized in Behavioral Health / Mental Health, $15K Sign On Bonus
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Job Details
Seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner specialized in Mental Health / Behavioral Health to join a thriving, busy family health and multi-specialty clinic with 17 providers. If you are highly skilled, compassionate, fast-learning, dependable, and you share our passion for delivering the highest quality care, we invite you to join our team.
We are currently hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner specialized in Mental Health or Behavioral Health to play a multifaceted role on our collaborative team. This individual will practice in the Webster City area. Work collaboratively with Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, and LISWs, along with a full clinic staff in an upbeat atmosphere with a loyal patient following.
The successful candidate will be offered a $15,000 Sign On Bonus.
Practice Specifics:
A healthcare anchor in the county, Van Diest Medical Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital newly constructed in 2010 with a new Family Health Clinic attached and constructed in 2016, all in one location. The hospital has a management affiliation agreement with MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. Three additional clinics complete the Van Diest Medical Center healthcare network; all four clinics achieving Rural Health Clinic Accreditation in 2017.
- Average clinic patient volume per day (per FP provider): 25-30
- Average hospital inpatient census: 10
- Average ambulance runs per month: 110-120
- Average annual ED visits: 6,500
Benefit Highlights:
- Opportunities for leadership
- 4 or 5 day work week
- Base salary or base plus wRVUs opportunity
- Full benefit package including, health, dental, vision, term life, voluntary life, disability, IPERS
- Paid time off
- Sign-on bonus (potential)
- Student loan reimbursement (potential)
- CME paid
- Relocation assistance
Requirements
NP EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Board of Nursing or from a program otherwise designated for Family Nurse Practitioners which has been approved by the State Board of Nursing.
- Must have current Iowa license as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Must have current federal and state DEA licensure and maintain BLS certification.
- Additional national certification in a specialty area is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner is desirable.
- Must have credentialing ability on all professional levels
- Must be able to act calmly and effectively and respond in a professional manner in busy and/or stressful situations
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing. Bilingual preferred.
- Must have ability to work independently as appropriate to level of training and experience.
- Must have the ability to relate effectively to patients and families, as well as providers and other
PA EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants.
- Must have current Iowa license as a Physician Assistant.
- Must have current federal and state DEA licensure and maintain BLS certification.
- Previous experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
- Must have credentialing ability on all professional levels
- Must be able to act calmly and effectively and respond in a professional manner in busy and/or stressful situations
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing. Bilingual preferred.
- Must have ability to work independently as appropriate to level of training and experience.
- Must have the ability to relate effectively to patients and families, as well as providers and other staff.
Contact Information
Apply online at www.vandiestmc.org
Please contact Administration at (515) 832-7702 with questions.
