Neighborhood Healthcare·Escondido, California
Provide direct patient care including comprehensive physical exams, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. Develop patient management plans and ensure continuity of care while floating between various clinic sites in San Diego County.
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups.
It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.
At Neighborhood, this is our vision.
A community where everyone is healthy and happy.
We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.
As a Neighborhood Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of a Care Team that is focused on providing the very best in patient experience.
Amazing patient experiences begin with amazing providers.
Our patients know that every time they walk through our doors, they can expect quality treatment from professionals who care.
Through our values of compassion, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and going above and beyond we ensure that all patients receive the very best care and support possible.
Making a difference in our community is made possible by the strong members that comprise the Care Team for each patient.
This cohort is tentatively schedule is September 7th- December 14th
**This opportunity is for a Float APP role supporting San Diego County. This role will be expected to float between these sites based on organizational needs.**
Direct Patient Care
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination and compiles patient medical data, including health history and result of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests and interprets test results deviations from normal 3.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and managing infection
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
Positively impact patient experience by demonstrating values of Transforming Care including, but not limited to, courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
Display knowledge of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age appropriate care.
Clinical Administration
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Performs all of the above in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement.
Keep informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals. Function at highest level according to credentials and competency.
Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
California State Physician Assistant License in good standing
Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Master’s degree in nursing required
California Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing is required
Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
$124,100.00 to $191,000 per year, depending on experience.
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
Market context
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