Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Health Centers of San Diego; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for Oceanside, CA. The role involves delivering comprehensive outpatient care to a diverse patient population and performing routine exams, procedures, and tests.

You will interpret labs, imaging, and point-of-care tests, manage complex cases with referrals to specialists, and maintain accurate documentation within the EMR.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in outpatient settings.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California.
• DEA license required.
• AHA CPR/BLS/ACLS/ATLS or equivalent training.
• Second language fluency desired, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality medical services to a diverse patient population.
• Perform routine exams, procedures, and screenings.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and point-of-care tests.
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to specialists.
• Complete documentation and comply with EMR requirements.
• Participate in clinical outcomes program and administrative duties.

Skills

Outpatient experience

CA medical license

DEA license

CPR/BLS/ACLS

Second language fluency (desired)

Job description

Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured.

With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves.

Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities.

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Oceanside FHC as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population
• Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists
• Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards
• Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool
• Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
• Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner
• Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program
• Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
• Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
• Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics
• Participate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely manner
• Must keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in outpatient settings
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
• DEA license
• Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
• Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred
• Second language fluency desired, not required

Compensation and Benefits

$165,000 - $195,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available) CME Credit NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00

More about FHCSD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmCDgDhlems https://www.youtube.com/@FHCSD https://www.linkedin.com/company/fhcsd/ https://www.fhcsd.org/about-us/

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved.

We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.