A brand-new emergency department in Port Orchard, Washington is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its founding team ahead of a scheduled December 2025 facility opening. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to help shape the culture, workflows, and patient experience of a new emergency medicine program in one of Puget Sound's fastest-growing communities. Full-time clinicians receive a comprehensive employed benefits package and the operational backing of a large, established emergency medicine network.
Perks and Benefits
- Full employment model with benefits package for full-time clinicians
- Access to a nationwide network of emergency medicine clinicians supporting peer collaboration, clinical communication, and best-practice sharing
- Institutional support and resources from an industry-leading emergency medicine organization
- Opportunity to join a founding clinical team and influence department culture from day one
Practice Highlights
- Brand-new emergency department facility with anticipated opening in December 2025 — join before doors open
- Epic EMR platform deployed from launch, enabling streamlined documentation and care coordination
- Emergency medicine practice in Port Orchard, WA, serving a growing Kitsap Peninsula patient population
- Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment with a shared commitment to sound, patient-centered decision-making
- Integration into a large national emergency medicine network providing clinical resources, protocols, and ongoing professional development
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Washington State license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of emergency department acuity in a community setting
- Commitment to collaborative, evidence-based, patient-first clinical practice
About the Community
Port Orchard is the county seat of Kitsap County, situated on the western shore of Puget Sound directly across from Bremerton and accessible to Seattle via a scenic ferry crossing. The region offers an exceptional Pacific Northwest lifestyle — waterfront living, abundant hiking and boating, top-rated schools, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Seattle proper. Clinicians who want proximity to a major metropolitan area without the urban pace will find the Kitsap Peninsula a compelling place to build a career and a life.