Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at St. Paul's Senior Services in Chula Vista, California

Job Description:

San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. 

We are looking for Full-Time Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners! This is typically a Monday - Friday position. 
  
Job Summary:
Under the clinical direction and supervision of the Medical Director provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of participants and develops and contributes to implementing appropriate plans of care to St. Paul's PACE program participants. Evaluates participant’s physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participant and caregiver teaching and education. In addition to the Primary Care Physician, participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and PACE standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

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  Education: Graduate of a school of professional physician assistant or nurse practitioner required. Licensed as physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the State of California. Certified as a physician assistant practitioner or nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State of California.


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  Experience: A minimum of one year's experiences in working with the frail and elderly population required. Two years experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in a geriatric setting desirable. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner must have the following:

• Possession of a valid California License as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner


• Degree from a NCCPA certified program as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program


• DEA Number

Skills and Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories, and practices related to home and community-based care for the elderly and disabled adults.


• Working knowledge of the PACE regulations desired


• Thorough knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Ability to lead and work with the interdisciplinary setting


• Strong organization skills


• Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the PACE program and the agency


• At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population 

St. Paul’s Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life


• Same day pay available!


• Flexible paid time off (PTO) - starting at 28 days per year!


• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!


• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer


• 403(b) with match


• Child care available


• Employee referral bonuses


• Upward mobility! 

You Make Us Who We Are!
 

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self.  You matter!
 

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs. 
 

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
 

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer