JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
  
• Specialty: Family Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Puyallup, WA
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient Ambulatory Setting (Community Health Center)
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 10, 2026 – Nov 09, 2026
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour shifts with 1-hour unpaid lunch)
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging covered (flight, rental car/mileage, lodging with caps); malpractice insurance not specified
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Newborns – Geriatrics
  
• Patient Volume/Census: Up to 18 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Family medicine, walk-in/acute care services, chronic disease management
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 2-3 weeks
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Injections
  
• IUD placement
  
• Minor wound care
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Washington license required
  
• Board: Board certification required (Family Medicine)
  
• DEA: Active Washington DEA required
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (may be required)
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience; clean background required
  
• Other Qualifications: Spanish or Russian speakers a plus; must be COVID and flu vaccinated; name clear required (CV required)
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages (newborns to geriatrics).
  
• Manage chronic diseases and acute care needs in a fast-paced community health center.
  
• Perform basic procedures including injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care.
  
• Collaborate with dedicated medical assistants, mental health therapists, dietitians, and onsite pediatricians.
  
• Maintain a patient load of up to 18 scheduled patients per day while ensuring high-quality care.