Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Primary Care

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) has a wonderful opportunity for Civilian Advanced Practice Clinician, either Nurse Practitioners or Physician's Assistant, to support Fairchild Air Force Base located in Spokane, WA.

In this vital role, you will help ensure that America’s sons and daughters who answer the call to serve are medically qualified to defend our nation. By joining our team, you will directly contribute to strengthening the readiness of the U.S. Military and safeguarding the future of our Armed Forces.

Position Offers

  • Outpatient Setting
  • Full time role
  • Paid Vacation/Holidays
  • Benefits including Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Practice with an established/busy patient base
  • Predictable income base
  • Supportive Environment

The Position Will Have the Following Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

Masters Degree in Nursing

Graduate from an academic program that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.

  • Active DEA
  • Current American Heart Association - BLS

Physician Assistant

  • Graduate from an ARC-PA certified program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
  • Current, full and active and unrestricted license as a Physician Assistant
  • Active DEA
  • Current American Heart Association - BLS
  • Certification in NCCPA

For More Information Contact

  • Melissa Powell
  • 719-528-7965
  • Melissa_Powell@Spectrumhealth.com

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

  • EOE / Disability / Vet
  • Location: Location
  • US-WA-Spokane
  • Recruiter: Full Name: First Last
  • Melissa Powell
  • Direct phone number
  • 719-528-7965
  • Recruiter: Email
  • Melissa_Powell@spectrumhealth.com

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide primary care services to military personnel at Fairchild Air Force Base to ensure they remain medically qualified for service. This role involves supporting the readiness of the U.S. Military through direct patient care in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or be a graduate of an ARC-PA certified program for Physician Assistants. Additional requirements include active DEA registration, BLS certification, and appropriate national board certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical DocumentationMedical CertificationDEA LicensingFamily Medicine

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Spectrum Healthcare Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 79 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 56% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,184 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Spokane

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$397k
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Town and Country, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Predictable Income