Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Description We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioners (NP, PA) to serve the primary care needs of our local rural community residents in Glenn County and nearby areas in California.

Colusa Medical Center (CMC), is a hospital-based system providing the following health services in Colusa in California: Hospital Emergency, Acute & Rehabilitative Care Affiliated Rural Health Clinics providing Primary Family Practice and Specialty Care in Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties

Requirements

Job Description

The family practice clinic provider focuses on utilizing a holistic approach to patient care with emphasis on health promotion & patient education/counseling as well as supporting direct care staff through education and mentorship with the shared goal of providing exceptional patient care to a mixed population of community patients in the rural health clinic. Specific Tasks include Thorough medical history/exam and documenting Comprehensive wellness and episodic primary care clinic visits Prescribe medication, DME, & treatments as appropriate Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests as appropriate Instruct patients on selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultation, and laboratory examinations relevant to their case Educate and counsel patient and family members concerning health promotion, self-care skills, disease prevention, and treatment options in coordination with other healthcare providers Participate in periodic meetings that enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care Identify quality improvement issues with respect to improving patient care Maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional medical practice Educate and act as a resource to ancillary staff Request for specialty referrals w/consultations where applicable COLUSA MEDICAL CENTER provide the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee assistance program 401(k) Life insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Medical specialties: Primary Care Standard shift: Day shift Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Work setting: Outpatient SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Medical supervision is provided by designated physician.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements: Current BLS required.
• ACLS certification preferred.