Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Western Sierra Medical Clinic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant for our Downieville location. The NP/PA will provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medication for children and adults. The successful candidate will identify the needs of the patient or their family through thorough evaluation and exceptional communication. They will work with the patient and their family to determine appropriate treatment plans and will refer to other health professionals and community agencies. The NP/PA will provide patient and family education on a variety of health topics.

Working at Western Sierra Medical Clinic

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% covered for employees.
• 11 holidays
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k Plan with employer contributions
• Paid training
• Reimbursement for license, DEA, and other regulatory fees
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities through HRSA and other agencies

About Western Sierra Medical Clinic

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada region, Western Sierra Medical Clinic offers quality medical, behavioral health, and dental services and has an onsite pharmacy and lab for physician and patient conveniences. Western Sierra Medical Clinic started in 1975 as a small clinic in Downieville to serve the small towns residents and tourists visiting the region. Since then, Western Sierra Medical Clinic has expanded its services and service area with locations across the Nevada, Placer, Sierra, and Yuba counties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Valid California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• PALS provider card as required by CMO
• Computer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm