Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - El Cajon Community Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment eligibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego in El Cajon seeks a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide primary care at our El Cajon Family Health Center. The role requires CA licensure, a DEA, and outpatient primary care experience, with a strong commitment to underserved populations.

You will perform exams, order tests, interpret results, and collaborate with specialists while mentoring other providers. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in outpatient primary care.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in California (CA).
• DEA license is required.
• CPR certification (BLS) or ACLS/ATLS as applicable.
• Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality medical services to a diverse patient population in outpatient primary care.
• 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.
• Supervise and mentor Advanced Practice Providers in a responsive manner.
• Complete all required documentation per departmental standards.
• Comply with EMR requirements including medication reconciliation and note finalization.
• Attend mandatory meetings and participate in clinic operations and on-call duties.
• Maintain provider performance by meeting organizational targets for metrics.

Skills

Outpatient primary care

DEA license

CA medical license

BLS/CPR certification

Second language fluent (desirable)

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 Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide primary care at El Cajon Family Health Center. This clinic is one of our largest integrated health facilities and offers the widest array of care in East County.Clinic DetailsHours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm)Address: 525 E. Main Street El Cajon CA 92020Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/el-cajon-family-health-center/Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient populationPerform routine exams, common procedures and screeningsOrder and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care testsEvaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialistsSupervise and mentor Advance Practice Providers in a responsive mannerExercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if neededComplete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standardsComply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic poolAttend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reportsUse resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective mannerParticipate in Clinical Outcomes ProgramMaintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patientsObtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reportsWork toward meeting organizational targets for all metricsParticipate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely mannerMust keep medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification currentPerform other duties as assignedRequirements:2 years of experience in outpatient primary careCurrent unrestricted license to practice in the State of CaliforniaDEA licenseCurrent American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation TrainingExperience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferredSecond language fluency desired, not requiredCompensation and Benefits$165,000 - $195,000 annual salary$30,000 sign on bonus$50,000 in annual incentives and bonusesNHSC loan repay eligibilityCME Funds, License Renewal, and Free Malpractice CoverageRetirement plan with 50% employer matchPTO, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceAnd More!More about FHCSD:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmCDgDhlemshttps://www.youtube.com/@FHCSDhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fhcsd/https://www.fhcsd.org/about-us/#IndNurseWe are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:$165,000.00 - $195,000.00Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)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.