Physician Assistant-Family Practice

BAS HealthCare; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

BAS HealthCare in Fortuna, CA, is seeking an Advanced Practice Physician Assistant-Family Practice to provide comprehensive family care for pediatric and adult patients in a friendly primary care setting.

The role features a balanced schedule, 18 patient encounters per day, chart closure within 72 hours, and requires an active CA license and DEA. Credentialing is anticipated in 45–90 days; BLS certification is required; MediCal enrollment is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar clinical setting.
• Active California license; DEA registration required before start date.
• PAs must have CA Controlled Substance Education Certificate; BLS certified.
• Credentialing anticipated within 45–90 days; ORP/MediCal enrollment encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family practice care to a mixed pediatric and adult patient population.
• Manage 18 patient encounters per shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Ensure chart closure within 72 hours after visits.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Active California License

DEA Registration

CA CS Education Certificate

Job description

Location

Fortuna, CA

Fortuna is a welcoming small city nestled in the heart of the Humboldt Redwoods region of Northern California, offering stunning natural scenery and an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The area provides a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere with easy access to redwood forests, rivers, and the Pacific coastline.

Facility

This community health center is a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population. The facility operates Monday through Friday and serves a mix of pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

Opportunity

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant-Family Practice

Job Details

• Provide comprehensive family practice care to a mixed pediatric and adult patient population
• 18 patient encounters per shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Chart closure required within 72 hours
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar clinical setting
• Active California license required; licensed in CA only
• Active DEA required prior to start date
• PAs must have a CA Controlled Substance Education Course Certificate
• NPs must have a Furnishing License with Schedule II
• BLS certification required
• Providers must be ORP (order, referring, and prescribing) enrolled in MediCal or willing to enroll during credentialing
• Candidate CVs must include month and date on all work experience with all gaps in employment accounted for
• Required immunizations prior to start date: Flu Vaccine, TB Status/X-Ray Results (within 90 days of start), Positive MMR Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Hep B Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or Complete Immunization Series, and Tdap Immunization (within the last 10 years)
• Credentialing timeframe is approximately 45-90 days
• 30-day notice required for ending all assignments
• Nearest airport is ACV - Arcata

Compensation

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.