Advanced Practice Provider I

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver direct patient care within Cottage Medical Group. The APP works with supervising physicians to assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients, supporting timely access to care.

Required qualifications include PA or NP program completion and CA licensure, with bilingual English/Spanish capabilities and EPIC EMR experience preferred. Experience in ambulatory settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: PA or NP program graduate with CA licensure.
• Must hold current CA RN license or NP/PA license as applicable.
• BLS certification and telehealth bilingual requirements noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop diagnostic/therapeutic plans.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and clinic leadership.
• Utilize EMR to maintain timely patient flow and documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Bilingual

Education

PA or NP program graduate (CA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned patients within Cottage Medical Group (CMG). Functions independently and in collaboration with the supervising clinic physician(s) and leadership in the delivery of patient care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational and therapeutic management plans for patients.

Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include ancillary services departments, clinic staff, supervising physician(s) as well as other physicians, and management throughout CMG. External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum:

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board. Master's degree or certificate from a specialized medical training program associated with a medical school that includes classroom students and clinical experience.

OR

• NURSE PRACTITIONER Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code. Reference Addendum for additional education based on specialty.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum:

• Current California Registered Nurse License, Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board and California Furnishing license.
• Or: Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California State Board. Approval for privileges by Medical Staff (if applicable).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 45 days.
• Reference Addendum for additional certifications based on specialty.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:

• Clinical specialty in an adult ambulatory clinic setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• For Telehealth APPs working in Spanish virtual clinic: Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish; overall score of Outstanding or Competent AND score Outstanding or Competent on the medical terminology sections in both languages on Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinicians.

Preferred:

• Experience working with EPIC electronic medical record (EMR).

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum:

• Two (2) years of PA or NP experience or two years of experience specific to the practice specialty of the assigned clinic.

Preferred:

• Experience in the area of the clinic specialty and in an outpatient setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Exceptional Independent and collaborative critical thinking
• The employee communicates effectively. Spanish-speaking preferred. Skilled in correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender status, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support, and connection to their work.

Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.