Geriatric NP/PA, Primary Care Provider - PACE Program

St. Paul's PACE Corp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul’s PACE Corp in Chula Vista, CA is seeking full-time Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners for a Monday–Friday clinic position.

You will provide primary care to frail elder participants under Medical Director, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and educate patients and caregivers within an interdisciplinary team. Required are CA PA/NP licensure, NCCPA certification, and a DEA number, with 1 year (2 preferred) geriatric experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in California.
• Certified by NCCPA or a national certifying organization recognized in CA.
• DEA number required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with frail/elderly population; 2 years geriatric experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to St. Paul’s PACE program participants.
• Perform physical assessments and develop/implement care plans.
• Educate participants and caregivers.
• Collaborate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under Medical Director.
• Demonstrate knowledge to assess and care for frail elder participants per PACE standards.

Skills

Elder care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Geriatrics knowledge

Care planning

Strong organization

Education

PA/NP program graduate

California license for PA/NP

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

Job description

St. Paul’s PACE Corp in Chula Vista, CA is seeking full-time Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners for a Monday–Friday clinic position.

You will provide primary care to frail elder participants under Medical Director, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and educate patients and caregivers within an interdisciplinary team. Required are CA PA/NP licensure, NCCPA certification, and a DEA number, with 1 year (2 preferred) geriatric experience.