Full-Time
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Heritage Health
51-200 employees
No salary listed
Post Falls, ID, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
- A medical license from the State of Idaho to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant under a Physician’s supervision plus a medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Inc. (NCCPA) is required.
- The medical license must be free of restriction and no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending against the incumbent.
- The incumbent must have or be eligible to obtain the Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, DEA and State of Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
Responsibilities
- Provides primary care to patients through diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic problems in accordance with standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and scope of practice as approved by supervising physician and Board of Medicine.
- Provides and/or obtains consultation to/from other clinic providers, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
- Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, or hospitalization.
- Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.
- Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other health-care providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
- In coordination with other clinic staff, maintains system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assuance plan.
- Participates in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
- Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
- Participates in recruitment, interviewing and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
- May be asked to participate in a shared call system with other providers.
- Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records. Including providing appropriate code level and diagnosis of patient visits using CPT & ICD-9 coding standards.
- Counsels and educates patients and family members regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow-up as appropriate for each visit. Verify and document the patient’s understanding of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up recommendations.
- Perform minor procedures and in-house lab work in accordance with HEALTH CENTER policy and candidate qualifications.
- Participates in staff meetings, in-service meetings, participate in quality assurance, risk management and peer review when asked to participate.
- The candidate may be asked to provide some inpatient services if proper privileges are obtained and the candidate is qualified to perform in the inpatient setting. May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Participates in QA/QI activities.
- Performs other related functions as required for clinic operations.
- Work with frequent interruptions and to respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
- Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 3-5 years’ experience as a primary care provider is desirable.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Aurora, Colorado
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RPM program grant funding enables scaling preventive care without immediate capital requirements.
- Regional health system partnerships create referral networks and revenue diversification opportunities.
- Growing telehealth adoption trends align with Heritage's remote monitoring infrastructure investments.
What critics are saying
- Leadership instability since 2021 CEO transition lacks documented succession planning framework.
- RPM program grant dependency expires within 12–24 months without sustainable revenue model.
- Larger regional competitors (Mayo, Providence, Intermountain) compress margins through scale advantages.
What makes Heritage Health unique
- Community-focused primary care provider serving underserved North Idaho populations effectively.
- Remote patient monitoring program demonstrates innovation in preventive care delivery models.
- Partnership with Northwest Specialty Hospital expands service offerings beyond traditional primary care.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Loan Repayment
Company News
Idaho Business Review
Dec 21st, 2021
He replaces Dr. Peter Purrington, who is leaving Heritage Health at the end of the year.
Shoshone News-Press
Sep 27th, 2021
Heritage Health launched a remote patient monitoring program thanks to a generous grant from three different rotary clubs in North Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene Press
Sep 10th, 2021
Heritage Health, in partnership with Northwest Specialty Hospital, will begin offering an antibody therapy designed to reduce the worst symptoms of COVID-19 and prevent hospitalization for people with mild to moderate cases.