Geriatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PACE

Family Health Centers of San Diego

$165K — $195K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current unrestricted license to practice in California
  • Current Nurse Practitioner Certification or Physician Assistant certification
  • 2+ years of experience with underserved, low-income older adult populations
  • Basic computer literacy for electronic medical record documentation
  • Effective communication skills and respect for diverse backgrounds
  • Commitment to community medicine and service to medically underserved families

Responsibilities

  • Complete required documentation in line with departmental standards
  • Engage with patients from various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
  • Contribute to PACE Interdisciplinary Team meetings
  • Maintain necessary certifications and licensure
  • Attend mandatory meetings and help minimize incident reports
  • Conduct peer reviews and assess patient health information
  • Prioritize tasks and maintain flexibility to meet clinic needs
  • Participate in Clinical Outcomes Programs to meet organizational targets
  • Manage administrative duties such as lab reports and medication refills
  • Perform additional assigned duties as required

Benefits

  • Free Malpractice Insurance
  • CME Credit and Time Off
  • NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
  • Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • Relocation Assistance
Full Job Description
FHCSD Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is designed to help our patients maintain a high standard of independent living. Our program provides a wide range of supportive services including in-home care, meals, medical equipment, transportation, social services, and social activities. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at FHCSD PACE College Grove. In this position you will act as a crucial member of an integrated health team that is dedicated to providing well-coordinated and high-quality care to all of our participants.

Location Details
  • Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
  • Address: 3420 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
  • FHCSD PACE Website: https://fhcsdpace.org/
  • Program Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ijkbygkQw


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with department standards
  • Work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups
  • Participate in PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
  • Maintain all necessary certifications and licensures required
  • Attend all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
  • Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
  • Maintain satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., in order to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Meet 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.
  • Participate in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income older adult persons in an outpatient clinic or similar setting required.
  • Completion of an approved/accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain
  • DEA license or ability to obtain
  • Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
  • Must meet FHCSD Driving Requirements
  • Second language fluency desired


Compensation and Benefits
  • $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 Annual Salary
  • Free Malpractice Insurance
  • CME Credit and Time Off
  • NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
  • Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • Relocation Assistance

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
$165,000.00 - $195,000.00
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

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