What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Resident position at Petaluma Health Center?
Petaluma Health Center is now accepting applications for recent NP or PA grads to join our Residency Program!
Areas of Responsibility:
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide direct clinical care to patients at the health center in a full family practice scope
- Work with mentoring staff to increase skills in clinical care, use of tools for decision support
- Attend didactic sessions to increase knowledge of clinical areas, FQHC organizational skills, leadership, EMR training
- Collaborate effectively with clinical team members in preventive care, treatment of acute and chronic illness
- Seek consultation as described in NP/PA protocol
Summary: The twelve-month position prepares the NP/PA Resident to perform the duties of a primary care provider in a Federally Qualified Health Center with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention through patient education and counseling. Residents are prepared to perform in an expanded role in the delivery of primary health care by receiving mentoring and a didactic program to increase clinical skills.
Education/Experience
Education/Experience
- Graduation within the last 18 months from an accredited NP or PA program
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must be able to obtain a State of California NP or PA license and NPI number within 2 months of hire
- Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal highly preferred.
The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
- FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Observed Holidays
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
- Loan repayment programs & high HPSA scores
Salary: $95,600 per year
Salary : $95,600
