Geriatrics Advanced Practice Provider - San Diego

Curative; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Curative in San Diego is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the PACE program, delivering primary and palliative care to frail seniors with extended visit times. You’ll work with an interdisciplinary team that handles logistics so you can focus on patient care.

You must hold a California NP/PA license with DEA and national board certification; experience in geriatrics or complex primary care is preferred. This role offers a stable schedule and meaningful patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Active California NP or PA license with DEA certificate and national board certification.
• Passion for geriatrics, complex primary care, or palliative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary care, chronic disease management, and palliative care to complex, frail seniors.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary team huddles to coordinate care.
• Provide clinical oversight across clinics, assisted living, and post-acute settings.
• Complete thorough clinical documentation using ICD-10/HCC standards.

Skills

Geriatrics

Primary care

Patient-centered care

Education

California NP/PA license

DEA certification

National board certification (AGPCNP, FNP, or PA-C)

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - PACE (San Diego, CA)

Imagine Seeing Only 5 Patients a Day.No back-to-back 15-minute rushes. No assembly-line healthcare. No spending your evenings finishing charts.In a typical primary care setting, time is always running out. Under the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, time is finally on your side.

We are seeking compassionate, patient-centered Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our San Diego clinical teams. Here, you get 45 to 90 minutes with every patient, backed by an entire team of professionals who handle the logistics so you can focus entirely on providing outstanding care.

Why APPs Love Practicing Here

• Unmatched Patient Time: See just 3 to 5 patients per day with standard appointments lasting 45 to 90 minutes. Dedicated half-day blocks are reserved for new participant evaluations.
• An Entire Team at Your Back: You are never on an island. You work side-by-side with an 11-discipline Interdisciplinary Team (RNs, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Dietitians, Home Care Coordinators) who manage care logistics, home support, and transportation for you.
• Low-Friction Call: Telephone-only, triage-filtered remote call just 2 to 3 weeks per year with a stipend. No in-person hospital visits, ER calls, or direct admissions required.
• San Diego Lifestyle: Practice in world-class coastal or East County San Diego communities with ideal year-round weather.

What You'll Do

• Deliver primary care, chronic disease management, and palliative care to complex, frail seniors.
• Participate actively in daily morning interdisciplinary team huddles to coordinate participant care and track acute events.
• Provide clinical oversight for panel participants across clinic encounters, Assisted Living Facilities, and post-acute settings.
• Complete thorough clinical documentation using Medicare/Medi-Cal risk-adjustment (ICD-10 / HCC) coding standards.

Practice Settings

• Downtown San Diego (Bankers Hill): Flagship, newly renovated center featuring modern medical facilities, expanded exam capacity, and a diverse participant community.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active (or eligible) California NP or PA license with active DEA certification and national board certification (AGPCNP, FNP, or PA-C).
• Clinical Focus: Passion for geriatrics, complex primary care, or palliative medicine. (Prior experience in PACE, SNF, home health, or Medicare Advantage is a plus!)

Ready to Fall in Love with Practicing Medicine Again?

If you are ready for a predictable schedule, a supportive team, and the time to build meaningful relationships with your patients, we want to talk with you.