Physician Assistant

Nexus HR; Scotia (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional liability insurance

Continuing education reimbursements

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

5 Paid sick days

11 paid holidays

3 weeks of paid vacation

Eligible for student loan repayment

Job summary

A reputable healthcare staffing agency seeks experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for a care center in Scotia, CA. Ideal candidates will have experience in general medicine and behavioral health, alongside a current California NP/PA license. Responsibilities include providing medical services, assessing patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Benefits include professional liability insurance, medical and dental plans, and generous vacation time. A great opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Experience in emergency medicine and urgent care is highly preferred.
• Willing to comply with a monthly rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under supervision.
• Assess patient health by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

Skills

Experience in general medicine

Behavioral health experience

Emergency medicine experience

Ability to handle 40-55 patients per day

Education

Current California NP/PA license

Current BLS CPR Certification

Tools

EMR and EHR platforms

Job description

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - Scotia, CA

Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Moving/Relocation package is available!

Nexus HR is looking for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for a reputable and growing Client in the Scotia Bluffs area. The ideal candidate will have experience in general medicine and behavioral health.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and productive Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner that is trained to see all ages at our client’s care center located in the Scotia Bluffs area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
• 1 - 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and Urgent Care experience is highly preferred
• Must have a current California NP/PA license
• Must have a current BLS CPR Certification
• Experience with EMR and EHR platforms preferred
• Can handle 40 - 55 patients per day
• Must be willing to comply with a monthly rotating schedule
• Able to work On-site
• Able to work in Scotia, CA

Benefits

• Company‑paid professional liability insurance
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability (state-provided)
• 5 Paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible to apply for student loan repayment with the federal government