Physiatry nurse practitioner

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks a full-time Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our Spine/Pain Clinic. Join a supportive and collaborative team led by Dr. Ralph Laraiso. Help treat patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and chronic pain conditions regain function and improve their quality of life. PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen primary care and specialty clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.

Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough physical assessments for patients suffering from acute and chronic spine and musculoskeletal pain
• Develop and manage comprehensive, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation plans focused on functional restoration, mobility and pain management
• Coordinate care with collaborating physician, therapists, and other specialists
• Prescribe medications; assist with or perform minor in-office procedures
• Educate patients on treatment goals and safe medication practices

Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Practice Highlights:

• 4, 10s
• No call. No weekends. No holidays.
• EMR: Epic
• Latest technology; experienced, dedicated support staff
• Locally governed with strong community presence; financially strong

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
• Active WA State licensure
• DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State
• ACLS certification, required
• Previous clinical experience in pain management, neurology, orthopedics, or physiatry, preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation Highlights:

Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity. Compensation is based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience. Annual base compensation range of $135,000.00 - $165,000.00.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for full-time employees; low monthly premiums for spouse/children.

403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.

Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.

Generous PTO allowance.

Why PMH?

Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics and the following specialty clinics: Cardiopulmonary, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Urology, and Women's Health. Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.

We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve. From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture. We have extremely low employee turnover and the results are clear: both our patient satisfaction and staff engagement scores are above the 90th percentile. Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker’s Hospital Review (2025): The top recommended hospitals in every state | Becker's.

Community Description

• Friendly and Welcoming community
• Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
• The Birthplace of Washington Wine
• No State income tax
• 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco)
• Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport (https://www.flytricities.com)
• 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon

Learn more about PMH and Prosser, WA here at https://www.prosserhealth.org/

For more information, please contact:

Kelliann Ergeson at kergeson@prosserhealth.org