Advanced Practitioner (PA-C or FNP-C) - Walk-In (3/12s)
About The Position
Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or FNP-C) to join their team. This role is responsible for providing medical services, including patient evaluation, physical examinations, developing diagnoses, ordering tests, and participating in diagnostic procedures. The provider will consult with physicians when needed and perform various diagnostic maneuvers. Clinica Sierra Vista is a large Federally Qualified Health Center with a 47-year history, serving patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties with a wide range of services including Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, and more. They are accredited by the Joint Commission and are committed to treating vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.
Requirements
- PA-C or FNP-C certification.
- Ability to perform patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations.
- Ability to develop diagnoses or differential diagnoses.
- Ability to consult with physicians.
- Ability to order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic measures.
- Ability to participate in diagnostic maneuvers such as anoscopy examination, pelvic examination and pap smears, electrocardiography, chest x-ray interpretation, and drawing venous blood.
- Ability to evaluate patients for medication utilization or other therapeutic or preventative measures.
- Ability to counsel patients regarding health problems and treatment plans.
- Ability to suggest and help implement referrals.
- Ability to carry out therapeutic and preventive maneuvers including IUD insertion/removal, fitting diaphragms, suturing lacerations, and applying casts for minor fractures.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal abilities with patients and associates.
- Willingness to participate in clinical consultations and continuing education.
- Willingness to perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services for the patients of Clinica Sierra Vista.
- Conduct patient evaluations, including histories (brief and thorough) and physical examinations for children, adults, and the elderly.
- Develop diagnoses or differential diagnoses appropriate to patients’ complaints.
- Consult with Physician when needed.
- Confirm patient problems and order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic measures.
- Participate in diagnostic maneuvers such as anoscopy examination, pelvic examination and pap smears, electrocardiography, chest x-ray interpretation, and drawing venous blood.
- Evaluate patients for medication utilization or other therapeutic or preventative measures.
- Counsel patients regarding health problems, the usefulness of tests, and the essentiality of preventative and therapeutic steps.
- Suggest and help implement referrals when indicated.
- Carry out therapeutic and preventive maneuvers including IUD insertion/removal, fitting diaphragms, suturing lacerations, and applying casts for minor fractures (in collaboration with physicians per granted privileges).
- Participate in clinical activities in all clinic sites on a scheduled basis.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal abilities with patients and associates.
- Participate in clinical consultations with associates and continuing education.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
