Petaluma Health Center
Urgent Care Provider - Nurse Practitoner/Physician Assistant
Petaluma Health Center, Rohnert Park, California, United States, 94928
Petaluma Health Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has adult and pediatric urgent care or emergency room experience as well as an understanding of the primary care medical home model to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers. We are considering full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules.FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:21 Days of Paid Time Off10 Observed HolidaysMedical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceGym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!401K Matching after 1 year of employmentFlexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSALife Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)Summary:
This provider will deliver patient-centered and culturally appropriate care to a diverse patient population and specifically manage patients’ acute conditions in both in-person and tele-health modalities including any urgent social and behavioral health concerns. This provider will work closely with a collaborative team to ensure a proper bridge to the patient’s primary care medical home and avoidance of improper emergency room utilization.Areas of Responsibility:Provides triage, assessment, diagnoses, treatment of acute and episodic conditions and communicates with the local emergency departments, hospitals, and outside providers when appropriate.Interprets on-site diagnostic testing (laboratory, x-ray, ECG, etc.) for diagnosis and management of patient conditions.Performs a variety of procedures necessary for urgent treatment of patients which include but are not limited to the following: incision and drainage, suturing, splinting, joint injection, wound care, gynecologic procedures. Point of Care ultrasound skills desired but not required.Provides short-term management and bridging of care for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure) and short-term management and bridging of care for preventive care for adults and children including screening and immunization.Performs telemedicine, video, and in-person visits depending on the specific needs of the patient.Communicates follow-up needs clearly with patient and patient’s primary care providers.Cares for an average of 8-10 patients per four-hour shift in a mix of modalities (tele, in-person, video) on an open schedule utilizing OCHIN/EPIC EHR.Counsels and educates patients in a culturally sensitive way on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options.Participates in quality activities as assigned by their clinical leadership.Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Must possess a valid California License issued by the California Medical Board.*Physician Assistants: Master’s degree (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent from an accredited institution.*Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from an accredited institution.Minimum 3 years of clinical experience. Interest in both urgent care and primary care a must; preference for experience in urgent care or emergency department.Basic electronic health record and computer skills required.Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (all ages) required.Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.), and preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required.Licenses and Certifications:Physician Assistants:Active license in good standing with the Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of the State of California.Active Physician Assistant Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse Practitioners:Active RN license in good standing with the State of California.Active certification as an FNP or ANP with the State of California.AND:Board Certified/ Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, Pediatrics or Med-Peds.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration in good standing.Candidate must be able to meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements successfully.Required Skills and Abilities:Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills highly desired.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Sensitive to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural population from a variety of income levels.Salary Scale:
$120,000 to $173,806 per year. The compensation amounts listed above do not include relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, if applicable to the position.
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This provider will deliver patient-centered and culturally appropriate care to a diverse patient population and specifically manage patients’ acute conditions in both in-person and tele-health modalities including any urgent social and behavioral health concerns. This provider will work closely with a collaborative team to ensure a proper bridge to the patient’s primary care medical home and avoidance of improper emergency room utilization.Areas of Responsibility:Provides triage, assessment, diagnoses, treatment of acute and episodic conditions and communicates with the local emergency departments, hospitals, and outside providers when appropriate.Interprets on-site diagnostic testing (laboratory, x-ray, ECG, etc.) for diagnosis and management of patient conditions.Performs a variety of procedures necessary for urgent treatment of patients which include but are not limited to the following: incision and drainage, suturing, splinting, joint injection, wound care, gynecologic procedures. Point of Care ultrasound skills desired but not required.Provides short-term management and bridging of care for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure) and short-term management and bridging of care for preventive care for adults and children including screening and immunization.Performs telemedicine, video, and in-person visits depending on the specific needs of the patient.Communicates follow-up needs clearly with patient and patient’s primary care providers.Cares for an average of 8-10 patients per four-hour shift in a mix of modalities (tele, in-person, video) on an open schedule utilizing OCHIN/EPIC EHR.Counsels and educates patients in a culturally sensitive way on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options.Participates in quality activities as assigned by their clinical leadership.Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Must possess a valid California License issued by the California Medical Board.*Physician Assistants: Master’s degree (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent from an accredited institution.*Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from an accredited institution.Minimum 3 years of clinical experience. Interest in both urgent care and primary care a must; preference for experience in urgent care or emergency department.Basic electronic health record and computer skills required.Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (all ages) required.Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.), and preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required.Licenses and Certifications:Physician Assistants:Active license in good standing with the Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of the State of California.Active Physician Assistant Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Nurse Practitioners:Active RN license in good standing with the State of California.Active certification as an FNP or ANP with the State of California.AND:Board Certified/ Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, Pediatrics or Med-Peds.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration in good standing.Candidate must be able to meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements successfully.Required Skills and Abilities:Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills highly desired.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Sensitive to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural population from a variety of income levels.Salary Scale:
$120,000 to $173,806 per year. The compensation amounts listed above do not include relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, if applicable to the position.
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