Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care - Skilled Nursing Facilities

Community-Health-Centers-of-America; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

CME allowance

Paid educational leave

Vacation time

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) invites a skilled Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner to join our mission-driven team caring for residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Chico area. This full-time position emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive clinical environment.

You will deliver care per California boards, maintain documentation, and participate in quality initiatives, with benefits including health insurance, CME allowance, paid leave, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or FNP program with current licensure in California.
• Board certification.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in alignment with California Medical and Nursing Board standards.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment plans, and health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical documentation.
• Collaborate in quality assurance, peer review, and clinical improvement initiatives.
• Provide care in accordance with CHCA policies and facility needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

PA or FNP program graduate

California licensure

Board certification

DEA registration

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Join Our Mission-Driven Team: PA/FNP Opportunity at CHCA

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our growing team in a full-time (5 days/week) position. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to residents at Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Chico area.

At CHCA, we are proud to serve the underserved. Our mission is to provide affordable, compassionate, and quality care that promotes the well-being of every individual in our community. We invite you to be part of that mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver care in alignment with California Medical and Nursing Board standards
• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment plans, and health maintenance
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical documentation
• Collaborate in quality assurance, peer review, and other clinical improvement initiatives
• Provide care in accordance with CHCA policies, contract requirements, and the needs of the facility and its residents

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a full benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance and paid educational leave
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Participation in the Loan Forgiveness Programs (site approved)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or FNP program with current licensure in California
• Board certification
• Valid DEA registration
• Current CPR/AED certification

Required Competencies

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain accessible follow-up for patient questions and concerns
• Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds