Geriatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PACE

FHCSD PACE (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an integrated health team providing coordinated, high-quality care to elderly participants. This role is based at FHCSD PACE College Grove, one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country. You will work with a diverse patient population, the majority of whom are low-income and medically underserved, helping them maintain independence through comprehensive supportive services.

Clinical Setting

FHCSD operates more than 90 sites across San Diego County and serves over 227,000 patients annually. The PACE program provides in-home care, meals, medical equipment, transportation, social services, and social activities to support elderly participants in maintaining high standards of independent living.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required documentation in accordance with department standards
• Work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Participate in PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Maintain all necessary certifications and licensures
• Attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
• Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including effective listening, communication skills, and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
• Assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, and differential diagnosis to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention
• Meet clinic site and organizational needs in a reliable and flexible manner, prioritizing work and adhering to schedule
• Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program and work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics
• Manage administrative duties including lab reports, charts, and medication refills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income older adult persons in an outpatient clinic or similar setting
• Completion of an approved or accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training
• Must meet FHCSD Driving Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Second language fluency

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Location: 3420 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $165,000 to $195,000
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• CME Credit and Time Off
• NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
• Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Life Insurance
• Relocation Assistance