Permanent | Immediate Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity | Sacramento, California

Elica Health Centers•Sacramento, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time permanent position at a community-focused outpatient clinic in Sacramento, California. The role provides immediate care for acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other non-emergency medical needs. The clinician will not have an assigned ongoing primary care patient panel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clinic sees up to 28 patients daily, typically 14 in the morning and 14 in the afternoon, with appointments scheduled in 15-minute increments. The practice serves a diverse population and emphasizes improving timely access to care and reducing unnecessary emergency department visits. The position involves broad clinical variety and independent clinical judgment, with documentation and administrative time available within the daily schedule depending on patient-care needs. Candidates must meet the applicable California licensure and certification requirements for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, as well as current BLS and DEA certification requirements. Compensation is $145,600–$215,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) plan with employer matching; paid vacation and holidays; employer-paid life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; CME reimbursement and paid CME time; tuition reimbursement; and malpractice insurance with tail coverage. Benefits are available to employees working at least 30 hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: current California RN/NP/NPF license, as applicable to the provider's credentials.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Nurse Practitioner board certification.
For Physician Assistants: current California Physician Assistant license and Physician Assistant certificate.
For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA board certification.
Current BLS certification.
Current DEA certification.
Valid California driver's license.
Proof of personal auto insurance for the vehicle driven during working hours.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health screening, immunization, background check, and drug screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of clinical experience serving underserved, low-income, or homeless populations.
Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other non-emergency medical conditions.
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Review physical findings and laboratory results to determine the nature and extent of illness.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions as appropriate.
Prescribe and administer medications and therapeutic treatments within the provider's scope of practice.
Monitor patient symptoms, treatment responses, and general physical condition.
Recognize abnormal findings and initiate appropriate treatment, reporting, referrals, or emergency procedures.
Provide patient counseling and health education.
Coordinate referrals and additional care when indicated.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and other members of the care team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
Up to four weeks of vacation during the first year, based on hours worked.
Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Annual CME reimbursement for eligible continuing education, licensing, and certifications.
Up to one week of paid CME time, based on weekly schedule.
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per calendar year after one year of service.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.