Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Community Clinic

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

4d•$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. We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at La Mesa Family Health Center. In addition to providing residents with access to affordable primary care and reproductive health services, comprehensive mental health services are offered on the third floor at East County Wellness Center. Clinic Details Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (closed 12:30am-1:30pm) Address: 8530 La Mesa Blvd. #200 La Mesa CA 91942 Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/la-mesa-family-health-center/ More about FHCSD: https://www.youtube.com/@FHCSD Compensation and Benefits $165,000 - $195,000 Annual Salary, Full Time Sign-on Bonus and up to $50,000 in Annual Incentives Free Malpractice Insurance CME Credit and Time Off NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Relocation Assistance

Requirements

Completion of an approved/accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain
DEA license or ability to obtain
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 preferred
Second language fluency desired

Responsibilities

Provide high 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
Must keep medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification current
Perform other duties as assigned