Cottage Health·Goleta, California
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned geriatric patients and general care within an Ambulatory Services setting, working under limited direction in coordination with an APP lead. Responsibilities involve internal contacts with medical staff and management, and external contacts including patients, physicians, and community resource services.
Cottage Clinical Associates seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for their Primary Care Clinic - Goleta responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned geriatric patients and general care within a Primary Care setting.
This is a professional level position working under limited direction yet in coordination with an APP lead.
Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills.
Responsibilities include: Internal contacts include medical staff and management throughout the clinic and health system.
External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.
Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.
We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law.
This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee.
Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices.
We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity.
Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential.
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Candidates must meet minimum education requirements, which include a Master's degree for Physician Assistants or a Master of Nursing Degree for Nurse Practitioners, along with specific California licensure and national certifications. A minimum of two years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in an adult ambulatory clinic is required.
Market context
Advanced Practice Provider roles in California are typically in steady demand across outpatient, inpatient, and specialty settings, especially for licensed Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Competition often centers on California licensure, strong clinical readiness, and administrative skills such as Microsoft Office proficiency; this listing also includes a minimum 650 credit score and 2.5 GPA requirement. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant experience before applying.
