Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiology

Island Health Cardiology is looking to hire a full-time Cardiology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join their expanding cardiology practice at Island Health.

Cardiology services have been in the Anacortes community for over twenty years; this is a unique opportunity to be part of establishing a new cardiology practice at Island Health. Seeking someone with a passion for serving a rural community to join a passionate and patient-centered medical staff working to improve the health and wellness for the entire community of Anacortes. In this role, you will work with a team of APPs and physicians, allowing for growth and leadership opportunities. Duties will include but not limited to stress labs, inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic. Work in close proximity to multiple specialties in a rural community hospital.

Position Details:

• 4-day work week
• Integrated Meditech Expanse EMR platform, utilized throughout the organization
• 1:4 inpatient call coverage
• Work closely with cohesive, multi-specialty group providers with support staff

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation is between $121,464 and $148,456 per year
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000
• Competitive base salary guarantee, sign-on bonus, relocation allowance, and productivity incentives the first year of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package; medical benefits, retirement plan, CME allowance, malpractice coverage
• Loan repayment
• Relocation assistance

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Active Washington State Physician Assistant license or Nurse Practitioner license
• Experience is preferred

Where You’ll Work

Island Health, a Level III trauma center and Level II stroke center, is a 43-bed facility in Anacortes, Washington with 170 board-certified physicians and providers. With a -five-star Medicare rating, Island Health was named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. It also received service excellence awards in Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Obstetrics and Emergency Care.

Where You’ll Live

Anacortes is a historic city on north Puget Sound easily accessible by driving across the Deception Pass Bridge or taking the ferry to and from Seattle. Due to fortunate coastal weather patterns, Anacortes receives only 21 inches of rain annually and is known for hiking, boating and the pods of orcas living just offshore. With a tight-knit community and majestic views of the islands and snow-capped mountains, Anacortes is a beautiful place to call home.

Who You’ll Work For

Island Health is the center of health and wellness in Washington’s Skagit County, providing comprehensive health services at its award-winning hospital in Anacortes and its eight primary and specialty care clinics. Recognized as one of the most innovative small health systems in the country, Island Health has a five-star rating by Medicare. Island Health is committed to its mission to deliver quality, compassionate and personalized healthcare to the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 30705