Job Type
Full-time
Description
As an Immediate Care Provider, you will deliver timely, high-quality care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other non-emergency healthcare needs. You will use your clinical expertise and independent judgment to assess, diagnose, and treat a diverse patient population while helping expand access to essential healthcare services in the communities Elica serves.
Why You'll Appreciate This Role- Meaningful community impact: Help patients receive timely care when they need it, often preventing unnecessary emergency department visits and delays in treatment.
- Clinical variety and autonomy: Apply strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills while caring for patients with a broad range of immediate healthcare needs.
- No assigned patient panel: Focus on immediate patient needs without the ongoing volume of medication refills, routine follow-up requests, and other responsibilities associated with managing a primary care panel.
- Weekday schedule: The Immediate Care clinic schedule is generally structured around Monday-Friday operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Time designated for administrative responsibilities: The appointment schedule generally includes time before lunch and near the end of the clinic day to support documentation and other administrative work. The time available may vary based on patient-care needs and the flow of the clinic.
Immediate Care Providers are generally scheduled for up to 14 patients in the morning and 14 patients in the afternoon, with appointments scheduled in 15-minute increments. The final morning appointment is scheduled at 11:15 a.m., and the final afternoon appointment is scheduled at 4:15 p.m., providing approximately 30 minutes before lunch and 30 minutes near the end of the clinic day for administrative responsibilities.
This is an exempt professional position. Providers are responsible for completing required documentation and other duties accurately and timely. While the appointment schedule is designed to provide administrative time during the clinic day, patient needs and visit complexity may affect the time available, and additional time may occasionally be necessary to complete the responsibilities of the position.
If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply and grow with Elica's Immediate Care team.
What You Will Do: The successful candidate will be willing and able to:
- Observation of signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior, or general physical condition, and determining of whether the signs, symptoms, reaction, behaviors, or general appearance exhibits abnormal characteristic; and implementation, based on observed abnormalities, of appropriate reporting, or referral, or standardized procedure, or changes in treatment regimen in accordance with standardized procedures, or the initiation of emergency procedures.
- Direct and redirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patient; and the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures.
- Direct and redirect patient care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents, necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitation regimen as assessed by and/or ordered by and within the scope of licensure of a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dentist, podiatrist and clinical psychologist.
- Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated.
- Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to agency and JCAHO standards.
- Develops and institutes appropriate treatment plans per protocol with the consultation of the Medical Director. Treatment will include the care of acute and chronic medical problems.
- Provides and assists with various counseling and education functions.
- Responsible for other related job duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Benefits:Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Highlights include:- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions. Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.
- Retirement - 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off - Up to 4 weeks of vacation in the first year based on hours worked, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits - Employer-paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits
- Annual CME Benefit - Reimbursement to pay for CME, licensing, and certifications required for the position, plus up to one (1) week of paid time off based on your weekly schedule. See offer letter for details.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $3,000 per calendar year after one (1) year of service
- Malpractice/Tail Insurance - Provided at no cost to the employee.
Eligibility: Benefits are available to employees working
30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Compensation Disclosure: $145,600 - $215,000 annuallyThe compensation range listed reflects Elica's good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and qualification.
Language Skills (Preferred):Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and
Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.
Requirements
Nurse Practitioner:
- Current California RN/NP/NPF License.
- Current Nurse Practitioner board certification
OR Physician Assistant:
- California Physician Assistant License
- Physician Assistant Certificate
- NCCPA board certification
AND- At least 1-2 years of clinical experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred.
- Current BLS and DEA certification
Additional Requirements
- Must have a current and valid California driver's license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
- If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Description
$145,600 - $215,000
