Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•$165,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

FHCSD is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team at Sherman Heights FHC as an Advanced Practice Provider. This clinic, located in central San Diego on the campus of Sherman Elementary School, offers vital health care services including physicals, sick visits, and vaccinations for parents, students, and the surrounding neighborhood. FHCSD's mission is to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons. As one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, FHCSD operates over 90 sites across San Diego County and serves more than 227,000 patients annually.

Requirements

2 years of experience in outpatient settings
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
DEA license
Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training

Nice To Haves

Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members
Second language fluency

Responsibilities

Provide quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population
Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests
Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists
Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed
Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards
Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool
Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner
Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program
Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics
Participate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely manner
Keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing
Perform other duties as assigned