Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Job description

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: 2022-2023 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