Advanced Practice Clinician Resident

Open Door Community Health Centers; Eureka (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Licensing reimbursements

CME opportunities

Job summary

Open Door Community Health Centers is looking for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident to engage in a structured two-year program that includes a 12-month residency and a 12-month fellowship. This role involves patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and close collaboration with a healthcare team.

The successful candidate will have a diploma from an accredited medical school. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment are essential. Full benefits including competitive salary and health insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly.
• Effectively represent ODCHC in the community.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate healthcare needs of patients.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Formulate problem lists based on clinical findings.
• Teach patients care and prevention techniques.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) aptitude

Education

Diploma from an accredited medical school

Job description

Program Overview

• Structured two-year program (12-month Residency + 12-month Fellowship)
• Accredited by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers
• Hands‑on training, mentorship, and leadership development
• Full employment benefits including competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, license reimbursements, and CME opportunities

Summary

Under MD supervision, the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident assesses and evaluates the health‑care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages care for patients, and performs related work as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients in clinics and in Mobile Health sites.
• Assesses the clinical status of patients.
• Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.
• Consults with physician preceptor(s).
• Formulates problem lists based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care.
• Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications as approved.
• Evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and Quality Assurance program criteria.
• Teaches patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of records and reports.
• Accurately records patient history, exam notes, medication history, on‑going care and referrals in medical record, according to established format.
• Attends and participates in meetings and Quality Assurance activities as required.
• Responds to patient or co‑worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.
• Serves as a member of site committees as requested.
• Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by preceptor(s).

Qualifications and Expectations

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently as needed.
• Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co‑workers, public, private, and professional groups.
• Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

Diploma from an accredited medical school leading to licensing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Eligibility for California Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners license and Board Certification.
• Eligibility for DEA license.
• Current CPR certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate via telephone, video, and/or in-person.
• Vision adequate to read documents, computer screens, forms.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use keyboard and view computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel locally and long‑distance as needed.
• Ability to move around offices and clinics as needed.

Supervision and Support

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident reports directly to the APC Residency Program Director and is an integral member of the health center’s care team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

E-Verify

Open Door participates in the E‑Verify program, using it to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by electronically verifying information from their FormI‑9 with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Participation in E‑Verify is voluntary for our organization, but we are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workforce. E‑Verify website: https://www.e-verify.gov/

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Open Door Community Health Centers does not discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin in accordance with 8U.S.C. §1324b.