Family Nurse Practitioner

BAS HealthCare; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BAS HealthCare is seeking a Certified - Advanced Practice provider for a locum tenens Family Practice role in Arcata, CA. The position involves seeing both pediatric and adult patients in a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with Chronic Pain Management duties.

Applicants must have a CA license, DEA registration, and relevant subspecialty certifications. At least 3 years of experience in similar settings, BLS, and immunization compliance are required. Credentialing typically takes 45–90 days.

Qualifications

• Active CA license and DEA registration required.
• Minimum 3+ years in a similar clinical setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Board certification (Certified) or higher.
• Locum tenens family medicine with pediatric/adult patient mix.
• Immunization requirements must be completed before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide family medicine services to pediatric and adult patients.
• See a minimum of 18 patient encounters per day (18 PPD).
• Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Handle Chronic Pain Management responsibilities.
• Complete chart closure within 72 hours of each encounter.
• Credentialing takes 45–90 days; 30-day notice to end assignments.

Skills

Locum tenens

Family medicine

Pediatric & adult care

Chronic care management

Chart documentation

Education

Active California license

DEA registration

CA Controlled Substance Education Certificate

Furnishing License with Schedules II

BLS certification

Board certification (Certified)

Job description

Location

Arcata, CA

Arcata is a vibrant coastal community in Humboldt County, nestled between towering redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, offering an unmatched natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. The city boasts a welcoming, tight-knit community with a thriving arts scene and a commitment to sustainability, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Facility

This community health center is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population in northern California. The facility operates Monday through Friday with a structured schedule, offering a supportive environment focused on comprehensive family medicine and chronic care management.

Opportunity

Certified - Advanced Practice, Physician Assistant - Family Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

• Provide family medicine services in a locum tenens capacity, seeing a mix of pediatric and adult patients
• Minimum of 18 patient encounters per day (18 PPD) required
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Includes some Chronic Pain Management responsibilities
• Chart closure required within 72 hours of patient encounter
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar clinical setting required
• Active California license required; must be licensed in CA only
• Active DEA registration required before start date
• PAs must have a CA Controlled Substance Education Course Certificate
• NPs must have a Furnishing License with Schedules II
• BLS certification required
• Board certification required (minimum: Certified)
• Candidate CVs must include month and date on all work experience with all gaps in employment accounted for
• Required immunizations before start date include: 2022-2023 Flu Vaccine, TB Status/X-Ray Results (within 90 days of start date), Positive MMR Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Hep B Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or Complete Immunization Series, and Tdap Immunization (within the last 10 years)
• Credentialing timeframe is 45-90 days; six weeks is standard for locums who submit application and documents in a timely manner
• A 30-day notice is required for ending all assignments
• Nearest airport is ACV - Arcata

Compensation

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.