Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Role: Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Join a mission-driven community health center providing comprehensive medical care to underserved patients through community clinics and mobile medicine programs. In this role, you will examine patients, evaluate symptoms, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and administer medical care in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities

Observe, assess, and document patient signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment; initiate appropriate reporting, referrals, or emergency procedures.

Examine patients using physical findings, lab results, and medical history to ascertain illnesses and prescribe treatments.

Develop and institute appropriate treatment plans per protocol for acute and chronic medical problems with Medical Director consultation.

Direct and oversee patient care services, including medication administration and therapeutic agents within the scope of licensure.

Provide patient education, counseling, and disease prevention services.

Maintain accurate patient medical records in accordance with agency and JCAHO standards.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Current California RN, NP, and NPF licenses, plus current Nurse Practitioner board certification.

For Physician Assistants: California Physician Assistant License, PA Certificate, and NCCPA board certification.

• 1–2 years of clinical experience working with underserved, low-income, or homeless populations preferred.
• Current BLS and DEA certifications.
• Current and valid California driver’s license and proof of personal auto insurance.

Ideal Candidate

A dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience serving low-income or homeless communities, possessing strong clinical judgment in managing acute and chronic conditions. Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish, Russian, Farsi, or Pashto) are a strong plus.