Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Are you a dedicated Family Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner looking for an exciting short-term assignment? Our partner tribal clinic has a compelling opportunity for you to make a difference in the heart of California's scenic beauty. This is a short-term locums assignment for the week of October2nd - October 11th, with the opportunity to return for future assignments.

About Pit River Health Service

Our partner clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) ambulatory health clinic founded in 1979 by the Indian Health Service (IHS). The tribal facility is governed by a joint shared panel and proudly serves approximately 2,000 tribal members from 11 distinct bands of tribes.

Located at the foot of picturesque Burney Mountain, a mere four hours northeast of the Bay Area, our center is dedicated to providing primary care to the remote community of Burney, California, with a strong focus on serving the local American Indian population. We operate two clinics: our primary clinic in Burney and a satellite clinic situated on the nearby Tribal reservation, just an hour-and-a-half drive away in Alturas, California. The clinic welcomes both Native and non-Native patients and accept various insurance types, including Medi-Cal, Partnership, Medicare, and most private insurances.

Burney, CA, nestled in Shasta County, offers abundant opportunities for fly fishing in the nearby rivers and streams. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, a mere fifteen-minute drive away, beckons those seeking natural beauty. This region is ideal for individuals who relish the tranquility of rural life and appreciate outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and rafting. Alturas, located an hour and forty-five minutes away from Burney, is another facet of the natural splendor this region offers.

Community Details

• Community Size: 3,500 (Burney, CA population)
• Catchment Area: 1,700
• Tribes: Pit River Tribe
• Average # of patients/day: 10-12
• EHR system: Resource & Patient Management (RPMS)
• Nearest Airport: Redding Airport or Sacramento

Patient Demographics

• Pediatric: Small %
• Adolescent: Small %
• Adult/Geriatric: Majority

% AI/AN

• Majority

Support Staff & Schedule

• Receptionist: 1
• Nursing: 2-4
• Medical Assistant: 2-4
• Total staff: 60
• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8 am-5 pm

Specialty Services

• On-site: Behavioral Health, Dental, Pediatrics, Emergency, Ambulatory acute care, OBGYN, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Pathology, Urology, Transportation, outreach, senior nutrition services, chronic pain management
• Referred: Rheumatology, Telemedicine (by appointment)

Closest Referral Hospital(s)

• Mayers Memorial Hospital District: 24 min drive

Job Requirements

• Any Active/unrestricted medical state license
• DEA.
• Committed to rural and underserved healthcare
• Compassionate, mission-driven social medicine practitioner
• Board-certified

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation $80 - $85/hr; dependent on experience
• Housing/travel/malpractice coverage

Schedule: Locums Assignment from 8/18/24 - 9/26/24; possibility to extend

About Arc Health

Arc Health is a mission-driven social benefit healthcare enterprise. We actively seek primary care physicians and other advanced practice providers of multiple specialties to join us in serving rural, underserved, and Tribal communities. If you're ready to embark on this fulfilling journey with us, we invite you to apply today and become an integral part of our team dedicated to making a positive impact. Your compassion and expertise will be highly valued in our close-knit community.