Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Location: Arcata, CA Arcata is a vibrant coastal community in Humboldt County, nestled between towering redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, offering an unmatched natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. The city boasts a welcoming, tight-knit community with a thriving arts scene and a commitment to sustainability, making it an exceptional place to live and work. Facility: This community health center is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population in northern California. The facility operates Monday through Friday with a structured schedule, offering a supportive environment focused on comprehensive family medicine and chronic care management. Opportunity: Certified - Advanced Practice, Physician Assistant - Family Practice Job Details: Provide family medicine services in a locum tenens capacity, seeing a mix of pediatric and adult patients Minimum of 18 patient encounters per day (18 PPD) required Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Includes some Chronic Pain Management responsibilities Chart closure required within 72 hours of patient encounter Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar clinical setting required Active California license required; must be licensed in CA only Active DEA registration required before start date PAs must have a CA Controlled Substance Education Course Certificate NPs must have a Furnishing License with Schedules II BLS certification required Board certification required (minimum: Certified) Candidate CVs must include month and date on all work experience with all gaps in employment accounted for Required immunizations before start date include: Flu Vaccine, TB Status/X-Ray Results (within 90 days of start date), Positive MMR Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Hep B Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or Complete Immunization Series, and Tdap Immunization (within the last 10 years) Credentialing timeframe is 45-90 days; six weeks is standard for locums who submit application and documents in a timely manner A 30-day notice is required for ending all assignments Nearest airport is ACV - Arcata Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.