Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Hill Country Health & Wellness Center·Redding, California
Hill Country Health & Wellness Center·Redding, California
Deliver patient-centered primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for underserved populations across their lifespan. Collaborate with an integrative healthcare team to manage chronic diseases and promote preventative health.
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Department: Medical FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Chief Medical Officer Location: Redding and Round Mountain Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Hill Country Health and Wellness Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary care, mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, dental care and other community programs and services aimed at improving the health and well-being of people living in our community. We are a mission-driven agency that was started locally in the 1980s by a small group of young friends with a simple commitment to helping people in their community live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Over the years these efforts have led to the development of a variety of direct services and programs. Hill Country has two main clinics in Round Mountain and Redding. In addition, we provide urgent mental health services that include a field-based Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. Our Wellness Centers in Round Mountain and Burney serve adults and teens. We also have several “complex care” teams working in Redding and in eastern Shasta County. These teams include clinicians, case managers, and nurses who work with primary care and psychiatry to provide intensive outpatient care for people with chronic health conditions, serious mental health problems, substance use issues, and other life challenges. Hill Country is best known for being genuinely caring and kind, going the extra mile for our clients, and for working with others to create positive change in our community.
Under limited supervision, the APP will deliver patient-centered primary care services, including appropriate assessment, diagnosing, treatment and management of patient’s healthcare needs across the lifespan, with an emphasis on providing care to underserved populations focused on preventative healthcare, chronic disease management and patient education. APP will work as an integral part of HCCC integrative health care team by participating in regular meetings and quality improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Patient Care: Provide high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages utilizing an integrative team-based approach to meet the needs of each patient. Utilize patient-centered care that considers social determinants of health, mental health, cultural sensitivity and holistic approaches to wellness. Perform patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and developing diagnostic and therapeutic treatment care plans, including prescribing medications and appropriate specialist referrals, according to scope of practice guidelines. Document patient care in Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, ensuring accurate, thorough and timely entries. Ensure proper follow-up care including timely review of all labs, diagnostic imaging, referrals, and specialty consults. Preventative Health Care: Promote wellness and disease prevention through patient education, screenings and counseling. Conduct initial health assessments, well-child visits, immunizations, men / women’s health examinations, and annual wellness visits in compliance with preventative care guidelines. Team Collaboration: Obtain consultation with assigned supervising physician when appropriate according to the practice agreement / standardized procedures. Collaborate with an integrative health care team through regular participation in medical staff meetings, peer review, case conferences and quality improvement initiatives. Willingness to perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education / Experience: Master’s degree in Nursing or in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program. Current certification through a nationally accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Active and unrestricted NP / PA California license. Prefer at least one year experience in a clinical setting. Experience in rural community clinic preferred. Strong leadership skills beneficial.
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies with a current California license and national certification. BLS, ACLS, DEA, and a valid driver's license are mandatory certifications.
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