The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant works under the supervision of the Medical Director and Lead Physician to provide direct patient care. The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of physicians, medical assistants, mid-level providers, a Clinic Manager, community health workers, and administration to provide quality comprehensive care to our patients. CommuniCare Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive patient-centered primary care services including medical, dental, substance abuse treatment, mental health and outreach services to low income, multi-ethnic, uninsured and underinsured populations.

Full time, 40 hours per week at Davis Community Clinic in Davis, CA.  

CommuniCare Health Centers provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. CommuniCare encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, indigenous, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQI, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, as well as those who have experienced the criminal justice system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to business necessity, reasonable accommodation or some other reason.

1. Work in outpatient family practice community health center with scope of services to include primary care, reproductive health and pediatric care. Perform all aspects of health care as directed by physician including health history, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and health education for all age groups from newborns to geriatric care.
2. Order labs as needed and specified by physician. Interpret lab findings for infants, teens and adults.
3. Prescribe medications as directed by physician. Current knowledge of pediatric dosages. 
4. Complete charting of all patient medical records in electronic medical records.
5. Request appropriate consultation with physician as needed.
6. Provide patient case management (referrals and follow-up care) as needed. Communicate follow-up information and high risk conditions to physician and coordinate care plans with staff.
7. Participate in quality improvement activities as needed.