Employment Opportunities

NorthStar Medical Specialists is an independent multi-specialty clinic. We offer a supportive environment that provides personal and professional satisfaction for our providers. As an independent private practice, we are able to afford our providers the individual clinical autonomy they desire within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
 

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Sleep Medicine – Full Time, 30 hrs per week

NorthStar Medical Specialists is an established 18-year accredited Sleep Medicine and Sleep Disorders Center. We currently have a need for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for our growing Sleep Medicine department. 

We are seeking a PA-C or ARNP to perform a variety of duties in the evaluation, treatment planning, and management of patients. Candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and compassion when working with patients. Experience in Sleep Medicine is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.  We provide a positive culture of teamwork, collaboration and professionalism.

NorthStar Medical is an independent multi-specialty clinic.  We offer a supportive environment that provides personal and professional satisfaction for our providers.  As an independent private practice, we are able to afford our providers the individual clinical autonomy they desire within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We offer a competitive compensation, productivity bonus and a robust benefit package. No weekends and no on-call. Schedule is a 3 day x 10 hour schedule.

Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:

acarlyon@northstarmedicalspecialists.com

Thank you! 

Why NorthStar?

  • Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 3-day work week with no weekends and no on-call duties. Our patient hours are 8:00am – 6:00pm.
  • Beautiful Location: Located in the charming city of Bellingham, Washington, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Nestled by Bellingham Bay and overlooking the San Juan Islands, our area offers year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and more.
  • Professional Growth: Whether you have experience in Sleep Medicine or are eager to learn, we provide training and support for the right candidate.

 

Registered Dietitian

Medical and Surgical Weight Management

We are growing and we currently have a need for a part time Registered Dietitian to join our Medical Weight Management team!

We are seeking a passionate Registered Dietitian who is a self-starter and works well in a collaborative team environment.  Primary responsibilities will be to perform a variety of duties, some of which include the evaluation and assessment of nutritional needs of our patients, development of individualized plans, monitoring progress and providing support, education and coaching of our weight management patients.  Candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and experience working with a team.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Assesses client medical history, including nutritional status, diet history, and food habits. Conducts individual sessions to discuss patient’s nutritional needs and determine risk factors.  Confers with physician and other clinicians as appropriate on effect of nutritional status.

  1. Develops nutritional plan for patient, presents information to patient/family individually about implementing nutrition plan including recommendations for special diets and diet techniques to ensure proper preparation and nutritional intake.
  2. Documents dietary assessment/plan summary for medical record.
  3. Conducts patient education programs for weight reduction, cultural preferences, and special-need diets for certain health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. Teaches correct food preparation and safe food handling. Conducts nutritional health education programs for staff.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service, or community health. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum three years of clinical experience as dietitian. Two years of experience in health setting as dietitian/patient educator preferred.

Other Requirements: Registered dietitian as certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

We offer competitive salary, benefits and a supportive management team! Patient hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. Position is part time to start, with potential to grow to full time.   No weekends and no on-call. To apply, please send us your resume and cover letter with salary requirement.

Thank you!

acarlyon@northstarmedicalspecialists.com

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Nutrition Specialist Bariatric Medicine

Part Time

NorthStar Medical Specialists is a multispecialty medical practice, specializing in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Medical and Surgical Weight Management. We currently have a need for apart time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who specializes in nutrition education.   

We are seeking a PA-C or ARNP to perform a variety of duties in the evaluation, treatment planning, and management of patients. Candidate will assess patient medical history, including nutritional status, diet history, and food habits. Conducts individual sessions to discuss patient’s nutritional needs and determine risk factors.  Confers with physician and other clinicians as appropriate on effect of nutritional status.  Candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and compassion when working with patients. Experience in Bariatric Medicine is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.  We provide a positive culture of teamwork, collaboration and professionalism.

NorthStar Medical is an independent multi-specialty clinic.  We offer a supportive environment that provides personal and professional satisfaction for our providers.  As an independent private practice, we are able to afford our providers the individual clinical autonomy they desire within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. No weekends and no on-call.  Patient hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm.  Please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:

acarlyon@northstarmedicalspecialists.com

Thank you! 

Apply

1) Download and complete our application form.

2) Mail or email your completed application form as well as your resume and cover letter with salary requirement.

Mailing Address
NorthStar Medical Specialists
Attn: Alyson
1345 King Street
Bellingham, WA 98229-6223

About Bellingham

Bellingham offers a small town feel with big city amenities. Nestled in the beautiful Bellingham Bay and overlooking the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is the hidden gem of the northwest. Year-round hiking is a hallmark of the Bellingham region, with easy proximity to the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and the Chuckanut Mountains, as well as miles of opportunities within Whatcom County. Bellingham offers several unique, diverse, beautiful and lively communities. Whatcom County school districts are among the best in the nation and are highly recognized by the state and region for their achievements.