Geriatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PACE

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

2d•$165,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been 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. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured. With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities. FHCSD Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is designed to help our patients maintain a high standard of independent living. Our program provides a wide range of supportive services including in-home care, meals, medical equipment, transportation, social services, and social activities. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at FHCSD PACE College Grove. In this position you will act as a crucial member of an integrated health team that is dedicated to providing well-coordinated and high-quality care to all of our participants. Location Details Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am – 4:30pm Address: 3420 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 FHCSD PACE Website: https://fhcsdpace.org/ Program Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ijkbygkQw

Requirements

Must meet FHCSD Driving Requirements
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
DEA license
Master's degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income older adult persons in an outpatient clinic or similar setting required.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge of patient care activities, the clinic environment, and how the services and functions interact.
Knowledge of, and ability to take a detailed medical history, to conduct a physical examination, to follow observation procedures, to order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and to exercise a degree of judgment in integrating and interpreting findings on the basis of general medical knowledge.
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and to serve homeless and medically underserved families.

Responsibilities

Complete all required documentation in accordance with department standards
Work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups
Participate in PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
Maintain all necessary certifications and licensures required
Attend all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
Maintain satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., in order to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
Meet clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule.
Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program and work towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics.
Participate in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.