Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

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.

As a Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant, a typical day might in the family practice department include:

• Deliver comprehensive care to individuals of all ages

• Examine 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

• Manage overall patient care including treating minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, cuts, cold symptoms, flu, and UTIs

• Diagnose, monitor, and document patients’ progress and condition

• Identify and refer patients to the appropriate specialists, if needed

The benefits of working for KCH include:

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.

· Flexible schedule, with the option of 4x10s, or 5x8s.

· 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.