Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Assess and diagnose a variety of illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions.
• Initiate, review, revise, and manage treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and screening procedures.
• Prescribe medications and medical devices within scope of licensure and DEA registration.
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up needs.
• Arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services as appropriate.
• Complete medical record documentation accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policy.
• Conduct medical record reviews to support accuracy, compliance, and continuity of care.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, OSHA, and all applicable federal and California healthcare regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination, and medical staff meetings as needed.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, office leadership, and administrative teams.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Board certification in applicable specialty, such as Family Practice or Primary Care.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or a similar clinical setting preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced primary care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chronic care management, preventive care, and adult primary care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and timely chart completion standards.
• Prior experience working in a multi-provider primary care office.
• Strong understanding of California healthcare compliance requirements.