Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Float

Impact Lives, Impact CommunityFamily Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.General Job DescriptionUnder the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician Assistant offers and provides primary care services to patients. As a provider for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you embrace a spirit of service to provide caring, affordable, high-quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment with many chronically ill patients, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day. You enjoy partnering with the provider team to provide excellence in medical services.Job RolesCompletes all required documentation accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.Maintains productivity expectations.Maintains satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., in order to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule.Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program and work towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics.Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.Performs other duties as assigned.Education/Certifications/Licenses/RegistrationsAbility and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.Completion of Physician Assistant controlled substance education course.Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.Current California Physician Assistant License.National certification by the NCCPA required.Will have a DEA when needed.Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)2+ years' experience working in an out-patient clinic setting as an NP or PA required.1 year experience working with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred.Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired. Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required.Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history.Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and to serve homeless and medically underserved families.Physical Requirements/Working EnvironmentBending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: REGULAR DRIVING (MORE THAN 3 DAYS PER WEEK)Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YESExposure risk to aerosol-transmitted diseases: YESFine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Ages of Patients Served: ALL AGESSalary Range$135,000.00 - $165,000.00If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

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