Primary Care PA or NP — $30–40K Benefits Package + NHSC Loan Forgiveness + 20 Days PTO | Sacramento FQHC

Primary Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive benefits package valued at $30,000–$40,000 per year + NHSC loan forgiveness eligibility.

20 days PTO + 11 paid holidays + paid sick leave + paid bereavement and jury duty leave.

Base salary $162,800–$211,640 depending on experience. Mission-driven FQHC in Sacramento.

Department: Medical, Primary Care
Location: J Street (JST) — 1820 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811
Reports to: Department Associate Medical Director, DCMO, CMO
Status: Full-time, Part-time

What Makes This Role Different

• $30–40K benefits package — above-average medical, dental, vision at reduced cost
• NHSC loan forgiveness eligibility (FQHC site)
• 401(k) with employer match — no vesting schedule
• 20 days PTO + 11 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Company-paid malpractice insurance (FTCA)
• Company-paid life insurance + long-term disability
• Annual professional development hours
• Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model with team-based care
• Joint Commission-accredited FQHC serving diverse, underserved communities

Organization Information

The client is a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to diverse and underserved communities. Their approach centers on ensuring every patient is seen, supported, and provided with accessible, patient-centered services regardless of background or circumstance.

They offer an integrated model of care that includes medical, dental, mental health, and behavioral health services, supported by enabling services that address the broader needs of the populations they serve. By operating directly within the community, they are able to provide coordinated, team-based care that prioritizes both clinical excellence and continuity of care.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health, and is recognized as both a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home, reflecting their commitment to high standards of care and clinical quality.

Position Summary

Joining the team means providing high-quality patient care to infants through the geriatric population in our health centers. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant obtains medical histories and performs medical evaluations for our patients, treats medical problems, maintains records, and provides health education.

We adhere to the Patient-Centered Health Home (PCHH) mode of care. Our mission is to achieve regional health through high-quality comprehensive care.

Note: All medical staff will be privileged and credentialed according to the rules and regulations of the client. The medical staff of each department or service is responsible for peer review activities to promote continuous improvement of the quality of patient care provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $162,800–$211,640/year (depending on experience)
• Benefits package value: $30,000–$40,000 annually
• NHSC loan repayment eligibility
• 401(k) with employer match (no vesting)
• Above-average health benefits at reduced costs (medical, dental, vision)
• Company-paid life insurance + long-term disability
• Company-paid malpractice insurance (FTCA)
• 20 days PTO + 11 paid holidays + paid sick leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Annual professional development hours

Benefits eligibility for staff working 30+ hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California
• Nurse Practitioners must have Board Certification, may be SP NP, 103 NP or 104 NP
• One year of Primary Care experience post graduation
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
• Current BLS certifications
• Commitment to a community health philosophy
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a wide variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with electronic medical records

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care across the full life cycle (infants through geriatric)
• Treat a variety of disease processes and injuries; acute and chronic
• Adhere to and practice evidence-based medicine
• Perform histories and physicals, including psycho-social issues
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments
• Analyze patient data and formulate diagnoses
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans; evaluate and revise as necessary
• Prescribe medications, regulated medical devices and treatment modalities
• Perform minor procedures (cryotherapy, I&D, etc.) supervised by a physician per CA law
• Provide education to patients and families regarding preventive care, disease processes, medications, and nutrition
• Consult and refer patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriate
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to immunize from communicable diseases
• Complete patient charting and billing in accordance with policies
• Manage your patient panel with attention to PCMH quality metrics
• Ensure quality metrics are documented appropriately in EHR
• Participate in Peer Review process
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Ideal Candidate

• Full-cycle clinician comfortable seeing pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Experienced with patient empanelment, quality metrics, and team-based care
• Mission-driven and committed to underserved community health
• Strong communicator, culturally humble, and team-oriented

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.

Client is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.