Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APTA) - Float

Neighborhood Healthcare; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 124,100 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare is looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their float team in San Diego County. This role is crucial in providing patient care focused on quality treatment and patient experience.

Ideal candidates will have valid CA licenses and BLS certification. The position offers a comprehensive pay range of $124,100 to $191,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• California State Physician Assistant License in good standing.
• Current CA DEA licensure in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and manage infections.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work with diverse patients

Education

Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non‑profit 501(c)(3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

Position Overview

As a Neighborhood Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of a Care Team that is focused on providing the very best in patient experience. Our patients expect quality treatment from professionals who care. The role is a Float APP supporting San Diego County and will be expected to float between sites based on organizational needs. The cohort is tentatively scheduled from September 7th to December 14th.

Direct Patient Care

• Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of the physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as X‑ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results, including deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and manages infection.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Positively impacts patient experience by demonstrating values of Transforming Care, including courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
• Displays knowledge of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age‑appropriate care.

Clinical Administration

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Performs all of the above in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement.
• Keeps informed of organizational activities and promotes mission and goals. Functions at the highest level according to credentials and competency.

Requirements

Physician Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• California State Physician Assistant License in good standing.
• Current CA DEA licensure in good standing and maintained as a condition of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)‑approved source, required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

BLS requirement details:

• AHA‑approved courses include an in‑person, hands‑on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
• Online‑only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• California Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing required.
• Current CA DEA licensure in good standing and maintained as a condition of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)‑approved source, required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

BLS requirement details:

• AHA‑approved courses include an in‑person, hands‑on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
• Online‑only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

Experience / Specialized Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.
• Knowledge of patient care activities, the clinic environment, and how the services and functions interact.
• Knowledge of, and ability to take a detailed medical history, to conduct a physical examination, to follow observation procedures, to order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and to exercise a degree of judgment in integrating and interpreting findings on the basis of general medical knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.

Pay

Pay range: $124,100.00 to $191,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

Compensation Disclosure

The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.