Float Advanced Practitioner (PA-C or FNP-C) - CCC (5/8's)

Float Advanced Practitioner (PA-C or FNP-C) - CCC (5/8's)

Full Time Regular Professional Bakersfield, CA, US

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary‑care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista , accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

Job Overview

We’re looking for someone to join our team as a Float Advanced Practice Provider who:

Is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Clinica Sierra Vista and includes the following: Patient evaluation, history taking (brief and comprehensive) for children, adults, and seniors; physical examinations; develop diagnoses or differential diagnoses; consult with physician when needed; patient problem confirmation and testing (ordering lab tests, X‑rays, etc.); participate in necessary diagnostic maneuvers such as anoscopy, pelvic exam, pap smears, ECG, chest X‑ray interpretation, venous blood draw.

Compensation & Benefits

• $160,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)
• Sign‑on bonus of up to $75,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $75,000.
• Paid CME
• Loan repayment through the NHSC.
• Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate patients for medication utilization or other therapeutic or preventive measures.
• Counsel patients with respect to the meaning of health problems, the usefulness and rationales of laboratory and X‑ray tests and the essentiality of preventative and therapeutic steps.
• Suggest and help implement referrals when indicated.
• Carry out certain therapeutic and preventive maneuvers including place and remove I.U.D.’s, fitting diaphragms, suturing lacerations, and putting on casts for minor fractures. All above activities are done in collaboration with Clinica’s physicians per privileges granted.
• Participates in clinical activities in all clinic sites on a scheduled basis, in the same fashion as do physicians.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal abilities with patients and associates.
• Participates in clinical consultations with associates and continuing education both within the institution and extramurally.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

Application Details

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply” or call/text Tania Alvarado at (661) 612‑4943.

EEO Statement

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!