Job Description

Job Description

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Base Pay: $139,100.00 - $157,243.00 / yearJOB SUMMARY

Provides health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment measures under the supervision of the assigned physician supervisor. Works as an integral part of the clinician staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Shasta Community Health Center.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients.
• Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines.
• Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of SCHC.
• Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of SCHC.
• Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining current licenses to practice medicine. Copies are to be given to Human Resources.
• Responsible for providing proof of earned CME hours annually to Human Resources.
• Performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current therapies and ability to involve the supervising physician when appropriate.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completed a nationally accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• California license upon hire and maintain current without any limitations on license to practice.
• Current PA certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician
• Assistants, Inc., or NP certification through the American Nurses’ Association.
• CPR certification upon hire and maintain current.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience or postgraduate training preferred.
• ACLS certification.
• BCLS certification.

BENEFITS

SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick
• Paid holidays
• Paid CME time and CME allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Jury duty pay
• Bereavement pay
• Prescription discount program
• 529 college savings plan
• Educational reimbursement program
• Gym membership discounts
• Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
• Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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