Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Mid Level Practitioner to become a part of our team! Under the direct supervisor of the Department Medical Director and the Supervising Physician, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provide primary care services for pediatrics, adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illnesses
Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients
Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care

Qualifications:

Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields
Ability to build rapport with patients
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Requirements:

Education: Completion of Certified Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner Program.

Certification: Current valid California Physician Assistant License or Nurse Practitioner License, current valid DEA registration, current valid CPR certification.

Experience: One year experience working with underserved, low-income persons preferred. A strong commitment to serve the medically underserved families.

Verbal and Written Skills to perform the job: Bilingual preferred. Familiarity with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Accurate keyboarding skills.

La Maestra Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

The La Maestra Circle of Care® is a holistic, solution-based approach to addressing the health and wellbeing needs of diverse emerging communities—because complete wellness requires more than just a trip to the doctor. Since the first clinic opened in 1990, La Maestra’s board and staff recognized that for a patient and family to be healthy, they must have barrier-free access to integrated services including nutritious food, safe affordable housing, job training or continuing education opportunities, and programs that promote wellbeing.

La Maestra’s staff, who is from the diverse populations served, has embraced the Circle of Care® philosophy, working together to identify the total needs of patients and attend to them through preventive care, education, treatment, and referrals to services that address the social determinants of health, ultimately guiding patients and their families to wellbeing and self-sufficiency. The Circle of Care® involves a network of integrated services provided by La Maestra Community Health Centers, La Maestra Foundation, and partner organizations. La Maestra strives to overcome barriers, streamline workflows and improve quality, and it continuously broadens the Circle of Care® to respond to growing needs, while enhancing its effectiveness through state-of-the-art technology including eHealth solutions and custom population health management systems.

The Circle of Care® approach makes La Maestra unique among the healthcare organizations in the region. La Maestra’s total commitment to the health and well-being of the individual and his or her family extends far beyond what normal healthcare organizations are prepared to provide. La Maestra has been recognized locally and nationally for its commitment to develop and share this grassroots, innovative, and scalable model.

Company Description

The La Maestra Circle of Care® is a holistic, solution-based approach to addressing the health and wellbeing needs of diverse emerging communities—because complete wellness requires more than just a trip to the doctor. Since the first clinic opened in 1990, La Maestra’s board and staff recognized that for a patient and family to be healthy, they must have barrier-free access to integrated services including nutritious food, safe affordable housing, job training or continuing education opportunities, and programs that promote wellbeing. La Maestra’s staff, who is from the diverse populations served, has embraced the Circle of Care® philosophy, working together to identify the total needs of patients and attend to them through preventive care, education, treatment, and referrals to services that address the social determinants of health, ultimately guiding patients and their families to wellbeing and self-sufficiency. The Circle of Care® involves a network of integrated services provided by La Maestra Community Health Centers, La Maestra Foundation, and partner organizations. La Maestra strives to overcome barriers, streamline workflows and improve quality, and it continuously broadens the Circle of Care® to respond to growing needs, while enhancing its effectiveness through state-of-the-art technology including eHealth solutions and custom population health management systems. The Circle of Care® approach makes La Maestra unique among the healthcare organizations in the region. La Maestra’s total commitment to the health and well-being of the individual and his or her family extends far beyond what normal healthcare organizations are prepared to provide. La Maestra has been recognized locally and nationally for its commitment to develop and share this grassroots, innovative, and scalable model.

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