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Job Summary and Responsibilities

_Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Mobile Medicine APP in the beautiful Puget Sound Region of Washington State._

_Job Summary: This unique role will support a partnership between Fire Department Community Assistance, Referral, and Education Service (CARES) program and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to proactively visit and treat individuals in the field._** **_The CARES unit is a multidisciplinary team aiming to prevent crises by being proactive in the field. Depending on the fire department, it is staffed by a combination of:_

+ **_a) Firefighter/EMT trained in crisis intervention_**

+ **_b) Social worker_**

+ **_c) Substance use disorder professional_**

_The APP would attend to patients referred by CARES that have a need for a basic, non-emergency level of medical care that can be provided in their home rather than in_** **_a hospital or clinic setting.The APP may also join the CARES team to address patient medical needs in tandem with social services provided by the other CARES team_** **_members. The anticipated scope of work for patient treatments may include but is not limited to cold & flu, pneumonia, sprains, headaches, basic substance abuse_** **_support, assisting the unhoused, wound care, prescription refills, and other medical needs typically attended to in the urgent care setting. The goal of the APPs efforts is_** **_to expand access to care by meeting patients where they are. In collaboration with CARES, they can identify and remove barriers currently impeding community members_** **_access to routine and preventive medical care. While initial treatments would take place in the field, the ultimate goal would be to connect patients to the most appropriate_** **_level of care offered in the community. The APP may also serve as a temporary bridge in care for patients awaiting appointments with their primary care provider. The_** **_APP will provide similar in field services for VMFH patients who frequently utilize emergency department services and for recently discharged patients with a higher risk_** **_for readmission._

_Essential Duties:_

+ **_Interview and examine patients to determine a diagnosis. Prepare patients for routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, etc.)._**

+ **_Order tests to ascertain the nature and extent of illnesses and injuries._**

+ **_Prescribe medications and suggest lifestyle changes to remedy medical problems._**

+ **_Provide therapeutic treatments; disinfect/stitch wounds and set bones._**

+ **_Administer immunizations._**

+ **_Make house calls to treat and follow-up with patients._**

+ **_Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients._**

+ **_Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; comply strictly with medical care regulations._**

+ **_Protect patients and Fire Department employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols._**

+ **_Review and maintain patients’ medical histories and records, record patients’ progress._**

+ **_Educate and counsel patients and their families._**

_Work environment: This position will work in the field alongside fire department personnel and other first responders such as firefighters, EMTs, Social Workers, and/or substance use disorder professionals.. Work will frequently occur in a home or community setting._

Job Requirements

License/Certification:

+ Current State ARNP/PA license with prescriptive authority.

+ CPR certification.

+ BCLS required.

Requirement: Must have at least 3-5 years of Primary Care Provider Experience.

Applicable background experience may also include:

- EMS, EMT, paramedicine experience

- Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience

- Military medicine background

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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Pay Range

$59.90 - $79.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.