Bilingual Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Job Title: Bilingual Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Salary Expectations -$150K-$190K

Work Location: San Fernando, CA 91340

Shift: Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm (8 hour shifts)

Job Type /Contract Duration: Direct Hire

Discipline: Federally Qualified Health Center

General Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver high quality medical care to Spanish speaking individuals . The provider will assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and evaluate adult patients of all ages, regarding their medical and mental health conditions. .

Essential Functions:

• Completes and documents an accurate history and physical examination of patients.
• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
• Provides primary prevention strategies and management of chronic health problems.
• Maintain a current problem list, medication list and immunization record on all patient records.
• Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
• Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home-health aides or
• medication according to clinical privileges.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record.
• Provides education to patients, families and significant others using established education materials.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review activities, as well as medical and general staff meetings.
• Must recognize and evaluate situations which call for the immediate attention of the attending and/or supervising physician and institute treatment procedures essential for the life of the patient by following the direction of the attending and/or supervising physician.
• Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community and the healthcare profession.
• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Complete the following documents, as requested by patients: disability forms, INS letters, letters of disability, DMV handicap forms, IHSS forms, etc...
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice. Keep abreast of development in nursing. Maintain DEA, licensing and CME/CEUs. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a NP/PA in community health, FQHC, or family medicine preferably with adult populations
• Bilinguall in Spanish is required.
• Proficient with technology and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Education: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited program in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Licensure:

• Unrestricted California license and valid DEA number.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through an accredited program
• BLS Certification
• Furnishing License

Benefits

This is a direct hire opportunity and benefits will be offered by our client.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans

Other

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.