Advanced Practitioner (PA-C or FNP-C) - Up to $75,000 Bonus!!!

Clinica Sierra Vista • Wofford Heights, CA

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About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion. Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women's Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home. We're looking for someone to join our team as an Advanced Practice Provider who is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Clinica Sierra Vista.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Advanced Practice Provider.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation, which should include histories both brief (interval) and more thorough, histories on children, adults and the elderly.
• Physical examinations: focused or thorough, as needed to define patient problems adequately.
• Develop diagnoses or differential diagnoses appropriate to patients complaints.
• Consult with Physician when needed.
• Patient problem confirmation and testing including the ordering of laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic measures.
• Participate in the performance of necessary diagnostic maneuvers such as anoscopy examination, pelvic examination and pap smears, electrocardiography, chest x-ray interpretation and the ability to draw venous blood when needed.
• Evaluate Patients for medication utilization or other therapeutic or preventative measures.
• Counseling patients with respect to the meaning of health problems, the usefulness and rationales of laboratory and X-ray tests and the essentiality of preventative and therapeutic steps.
• Suggest and help to implement referrals when indicated.
• Carry out certain therapeutic and preventive maneuvers including placing and removing I.U.D.S, fitting diaphragms, suturing lacerations, and putting on casts for minor fractures.
• Participate in clinical activities in all clinic sites on a scheduled basis, in the same fashion as do physicians.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal abilities with patients and associates.
• Participate in clinical consultations with associates and continuing education both within the institution and extramurally.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $160,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)
• Sign-on bonus of up to $75,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $75,000.
• Paid CME
• Relocation reimbursement
• Loan repayment through the NHSC.
• Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services