Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Part-Time)

La Clínica de La Raza; Oakley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community health center as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, providing primary care in an outpatient setting. You'll manage diverse patient populations and work in a collaborative environment focused on quality service and patient-centered care. Enjoy benefits like educational stipends and flexible schedules while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Educational Stipends

License Reimbursement

FTCA Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Schedules

NHSC Loan Repayment Programs

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS certification and board certification within 6 months.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, medical care management, and patient education.
• Make referrals to specialists and deliver evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with team members on case management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Cultural Competence

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

California RN License

National Certification

Completion of NP Program

California PA License

Tools

NextGen

Epic

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Who we are

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for those denied access to care. As health care activists, we focus on ensuring that individuals without health coverage receive the same quality healthcare as those with coverage. Since our founding in 1971, we have recognized that addressing social and economic factors is crucial to community health. We serve over 90,000 individuals across 35 sites in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties, offering comprehensive primary health care in a welcoming environment.

Be part of an excellent care team

At La Clínica, you will provide primary care in an outpatient setting, managing complex and diverse patient populations. We support our providers through mentorship, quality initiatives, preceptorships, and ongoing education, including a Nurse Practitioner incubator program. Our collaborative team environment emphasizes patient-centered care, health innovation, and quality service. We offer benefits such as educational stipends, license reimbursement, FTCA malpractice coverage, flexible schedules, and NHSC loan repayment programs. Our clinics are located in the vibrant Bay Area, known for its cultural diversity, excellent schools, and recreational activities.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Healthcare Delivery

• Provide triage, medical care management, and patient education for a panel of patients.
• Make referrals to specialists and follow up on patient needs.
• Deliver evidence-based care aimed at improving health outcomes and patient experience.
• Perform routine, acute, urgent, preventive, and rehabilitative medical care, determining appropriate regimens.
• Participate in a cross-functional team for routine and preventive primary care, chronic illness management, urgent care, and triage.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapies, and order diagnostic tests.

Patient Experience

• Provide culturally humble care to diverse populations of all ages.
• Participate in evening and Saturday clinics as needed.
• Build positive rapport with patients and families.
• Conduct in-home assessments when appropriate.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with team members on case management, chart reviews, and case conferences.
• Consult with physicians on complex cases.
• Suggest improvements in clinic flow and service delivery.
• Supervise medical assistants and provide patient consultations as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Experience with EHR systems like NextGen or Epic.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of evidence-based care.
• Cultural competence working in diverse, low-income communities.
• Familiarity with Electronic Panel Management.

Abilities

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Physical stamina to handle lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising good judgment.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Accurate record-keeping and time management skills.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish preferred but not required.

Experience and Certifications

• Current BLS certification (30-day grace period).
• Board certification required; if not obtained, must do so within 6 months.
• Valid California license and DEA registration.
• Nurse Practitioner: California RN license, national certification, and completion of NP program with at least 2 years clinical experience.
• Physician Assistant: California PA license, graduation from an approved program, passing certification exam, and at least 2 years clinical experience.