Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Community Clinic

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. We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team Chula Vista Family Health Center. This location offers a wide range of care to our patients in the surrounding community and has a strong supportive team for our providers. Clinic Details Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (close for lunch from 12:30pm – 1:30pm) Address: 251 Landis Avenue Chula Vista CA 91910 Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/chula-vista-family-health-center

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
Must keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing
Perform other duties as assigned