Responsible for the provision of primary care medical services in a Patient-Centered Health Home context, with a focus on access to care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Direct provision of primary care medical services, meeting all established productivity expectations.
- Conduct examinations and review appropriate laboratory, referral, and imaging results to determine diagnosis.
- Accurately document visits utilizing appropriate templates and record relevant data to attain a diagnosis.
- Attain budgeted visits and meet clinical care measures.
- Lock records in the 72‑hour window.
- Meet Advanced Practice Provider professional focus and goals.
- Provide comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated medical care for acute and chronic illness at all ages within a family unit in a community setting.
- Implement holistic healthcare model focusing on health promotion, prevention, and addressing protective and risk factors to patient wellbeing.
- Manage chronic diseases and acute illnesses, coordinating care with specialists and utilizing community resources when appropriate.
- Advocate access to health care with structured evaluation, early intervention, and health promotion.
- Consult with supervising physician or other team members on cases that need further input.
- Work within and promote the Patient-Centered Health Home model of care.
- Provide excellent customer service, behaving courteously when interacting with patients, family members, support staff, and Network staff.
- Maintain awareness of wait times during daily workflow.
- Provide patients with educational materials and resources appropriate to their health literacy.
- Ensure patient status as measured by relevant clinical quality measures.
- Promote and participate in daily huddles.
- Incorporate participation of ancillary health team members in managing care of patients/families.
- Set and monitor self‑management plans.
- Assure clinical procedures and maintain up‑to‑date clinical protocols.
- Complete chart and peer review responsibilities promptly.
- Assist the patient care team with performance improvement efforts, staff education, and FHCN promotion.
- Assist with performance evaluations and quality improvement.
- Where relevant, participate in rotations of medical, physician assistant students, and dental residents.
- Participate in Network Health Fairs and other community events.
- Participate in site and provider meetings in a meaningful way.
- Meet Network and credentialing expectations for licensure and employment.
- Adhere to Attendance and Absenteeism Policy; recognize regular attendance is essential.
- Present to and work at any FHCN location, at beginning or during shifts, based on business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Primary Attributes & Qualifications
Professional & Technical Knowledge
- Possesses specific advanced knowledge and skills, including written and verbal communication, computational, computer, technical skills, and mathematical knowledge.
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Successful attainment and maintenance of a valid, active professional license required for the role, issued by the appropriate governing or regulatory body.
Advanced Training Requirements
Performance of the duties requires the equivalent of extensive formal training as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including understanding the application of the theory and practices of the profession as part of a Master’s degree or other applicable extended training program.
Technical Skills
- Ability to create highly complex documents in Microsoft Word, including linking multiple files and embedding objects linked to other documents.
- Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft Excel, such as creating and managing databases, standardized reports, and linking multiple worksheets and workbooks.
- Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, including embedded objects, transitions, and other elements.
Communication Skills
- Effectively communicate professional opinions and extrapolations of information, synthesizing and analyzing data.
- Determine appropriate methods of communicating information through tables, graphs, charts, and other visual forms.
- Prepare and execute presentations to large groups as required.
Physical Demands
The position requires sitting and using repetitive hand movements to type and grasp; standing or walking frequently, occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed in the state of California as a Nurse Practitioner and/or licensed in the state of California as a Physician Assistant.
Compensation & Benefits
$142,853.66 – $228,565.86 plus significant additional annual earning potential through outpatient productivity and quality pay, generous retention payments, shift differential pay, and extra shift pay. Sign‑on bonus/relocation assistance, annual CME days, reimbursement, generous health and wellness benefits, and retirement packages also offered.