Primary Care NP/PA: Rural Health Impact

Colusamedcenter; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k)

Life insurance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Colusa Medical Center in California is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assume primary health care responsibilities under the Medical Director. The role covers inpatient and outpatient services and regional primary care in Glenn county and nearby areas.

You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, manage medications, order labs and imaging, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians, MAs and staff to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current BLS required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Current NP or PA license in California (Required)
• Current DEA license

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Conduct visits (triage, follow-ups, chronic condition support, patient education).
• Develop a problem list, a diagnostic, therapeutic and teaching plan, which includes preventive health.
• Patient education and counseling.
• Furnish and adjust medications in the formulary in accordance with the law.
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory and radiologic tests, as needed.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, MAs, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR. Fills out all necessary forms.
• Participate in team huddles, quality initiatives, and workflow improvement efforts.
• Refer patients for specialty evaluation and care as needed.
• Review patient’s records, including laboratory data, for abnormalities and completeness and is responsible for providing appropriate follow-up.
• Oversee provider's inbox items including medication refill requests, lab/test results, and care-coordination tasks.
• Respond to or route items appropriately to ensure timely, accurate resolution.
• Escalate clinical concerns to supervising physicians when needed.

Education

Current NP or PA license in California

Current DEA license

BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Colusa Medical Center in California is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assume primary health care responsibilities under the Medical Director. The role covers inpatient and outpatient services and regional primary care in Glenn county and nearby areas.

You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, manage medications, order labs and imaging, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians, MAs and staff to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.