Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

St. Paul's Senior Services•El Cajon, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. We are looking for Full-Time Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners! This is typically a Monday - Friday position in El Cajon. Job Summary: Under the clinical direction and supervision of the Medical Director provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of participants and develops and contributes to implementing appropriate plans of care to St. Paul's PACE program participants. Evaluates participant’s physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participant and caregiver teaching and education. In addition to the Primary Care Physician, participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and PACE standards.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional physician assistant or nurse practitioner required.
Licensed as physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the State of California.
Certified as a physician assistant practitioner or nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State of California.
A minimum of one year's experiences in working with the frail and elderly population required.
Possession of a valid California License as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Degree from a NCCPA certified program as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
DEA Number
Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories, and practices related to home and community-based care for the elderly and disabled adults.
Thorough knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
Ability to lead and work with the interdisciplinary setting
Strong organization skills
Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the PACE program and the agency
At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in a geriatric setting desirable.
Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.
Working knowledge of the PACE regulations desired

Responsibilities

Provides primary care to participants
Performs physical assessments of participants
Develops and contributes to implementing appropriate plans of care to St. Paul's PACE program participants
Evaluates participant’s physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment
Provides participant and caregiver teaching and education
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and PACE standards.