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Location: Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Profession: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Primary Care / Geriatrics
Salary Competitive Salary
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Primary Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive primary care services for older adults enrolled in an innovative community-based healthcare program. Working collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, you will help participants maintain their independence while receiving high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive initial, semi-annual, and unscheduled participant assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate care across acute care, long-term care, and community settings.
- Provide ongoing primary care and medical management for participants.
- Perform regular visits to participants residing in nursing facilities as needed.
- Review participant outcomes, hospitalizations, and specialist utilization to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in rotating evening and weekend on-call coverage.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Requirements - Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority or Physician Assistant.
- Minimum of 2 years of NP or PA experience.
- Experience working with geriatric or senior populations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric best practices.