Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive primary care services to seniors enrolled in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and periodic reassessments while developing individualized care plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions by ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and performing procedures within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, specialists, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, continuous care.
• Provide primary care services in clinic, participant homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and community settings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records (EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and case conferences.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted California NP or PA license.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing or advanced practice experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience caring for frail, elderly, or geriatric populations required.
• Experience in PACE, primary care, geriatrics, outpatient care, home health, or community health preferred.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.