Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vacaville Primary Care (Full Time, Days)

NorthBay Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for full-time primary care in Vacaville. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary medical team providing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations across the Napa/Solano County areas. You will practice under the direction of a licensed physician, following standardized protocols and procedures in collaboration with your supervising physician.

Clinical Setting

You will see approximately 15 patients daily in a primary care clinic setting with a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and update patient histories
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans appropriate to patient needs
• Order ancillary services as needed
• Review all patient diagnostic test results and follow up on abnormal findings
• Request specialty consultations as approved by the supervising physician
• Provide patient education and counseling to support treatment plan compliance
• Provide treatments and procedures as appropriate
• Assist in clinical management and collaborate with clinic team members to ensure appropriate patient services
• Notify and consult the supervising physician when referral or transfer of care is required for urgent or emergent care
• Document patient care in a timely manner
• Identify high-risk problems and transfer care to appropriate physicians
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians on patient care issues
• Seek physician consultation on cases exceeding your ability to manage, when diagnosis is uncertain, when patients fail to respond to treatment, or when patients request to see a physician
• Participate in team conferences as needed to review patient care status
• Participate in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care
• Work collaboratively to ensure appropriate and efficient patient flow through clinic appointments
• Complete and submit coded fee tickets for each patient encounter
• Promote excellent customer service

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), OR Master's degree from an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified, OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification
• Current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above
• Current Furnishing Number for medications
• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay, OR Two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner, OR Four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR completion of internship at NorthBay Health
• Ability to evaluate patient's physical and emotional status
• Ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs
• Current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for adult, adolescent, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, and telephone

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a related field and ambulatory care
• Knowledge of Cerner

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position include regular standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, and lifting not greater than 50 pounds. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule and Compensation

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Physician Assistant: $88.42 - $107.45 per hour

Nurse Practitioner: $93.08 - $113.15 per hour

Compensation is determined based on directly related experience. Maximum rates reflect providers with 20 or more years of applicable NP or PA experience. Additional per diem shift differentials are available.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits package
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time off
• Wellness resources and employee discount programs