Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Health Centers of San Diego•Oceanside, CA

7d•$165,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their team at the Oceanside FHC. FHCSD has a mission 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. They are one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, operating over 90 sites across San Diego County and serving over 227,000 patients annually. Their services are comprehensive, including adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, women's care, dental, vision, behavioral health, substance use counseling, and various specialty services. FHCSD is a leading healthcare safety-net provider, school-based health care provider, and mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Requirements

2 years of experience in outpatient settings
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
DEA license
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, not required

Responsibilities

Provide 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
Keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing
Perform other duties as assigned