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**NP/PA Family/Internal Medicine opportunities in Sacramento, CA** - California's state capital - 1.5 million person population **Position Overview:** - Full-time, permanent positions - Shifts varied (some 8 or 10 hour shifts available) - Seeking NP/PA providers with a minimum of two years of experience - Provide professional medical services in the community health center setting by administering comprehensive medical services including family practice services for all patients of the health center. - Collaborates with other health care professionals and with the Medical Director in the management of patients and their coordination, referral and follow-up care. - 2 medical assistants for every provider - Protected admin time everyday - EPIC EMR - Dragon, DAX or Freed dictation/artificial intelligence scribes available - 6 week onboarding/orientation - Internal referral opportunities including dermatology, podiatry, chiropractic, addiction medicine and nutritionists - NP/PA providers compensation based on experience **Benefits:** - Proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future. - 403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting. - Healthcare: Medical (Kaiser or Western Health Advantage Options), Dental, Vision - Individual and family plans available - Company funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to medical coverage - FSA Plans: 2 options for Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA - Company paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance. (supplemental life and AD&D options available) - Optional Critical Illness, Accident, ID Theft Protection and Pet insurance potions - 4 weeks of accrued paid time off and paid holidays. - Malpractice/Tail Insurance - Employee Assistance Plan with five (5) free counseling visits, financial services, legal services, and a plethora of online resources. - Health Center is NHSC qualified for State Loan Repayment Program - Tuition Reimbursement program, CME/CEU reimbursement and time off program. **What we are looking for:** (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. **Qualifications:** - At least 1-2 years of clinical experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred. - Current BLS and DEA certification - Bilingual in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish speaking preferred (Nurse Practitioner:) - Current California RN/NP/NPF License. - Current Nurse Practitioner board certification. (Physician Assistant:) - California Physician Assistant License - Physician Assistant Certificate - NCCPA board certification (Additional Requirements:) - Must have a current and valid California drivers 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 the Health Center, 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. **About the Medical Group:** - Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing quality health care for all, with a focus on underserved and immigrant populations. - More than a dozen practice sites throughout Sacramento, including mobile clinics. - Clinicians emphasize comprehensive and compassionate primary care with a focus on prevention, wellness, health education, and disease management. - Medical group uses an integrated health model including pediatrics, family practice, dental services, and behavioral health. - Offers an exciting, collegial and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in peoples lives every day. **About the location:** Sacramento has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in California with its affordable housing, mild weather and the many nearby places to see and spend time with family. Its family-friendly atmosphere was, in fact, listed as one of the reasons for its placement on its list. The cost of living and proximity to the many activities and cities northern California has to offer. Sacramento has a lot to offer.
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