Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Job at Avala Pediatrics, Citrus Heights, CA

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  • Avala Pediatrics
  • Citrus Heights, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners for a well established, thriving Independent Pediatric Practice in Citrus Heights CA and Rocklin CA. Working directly under the medical director as part of high energy, patient care focused team to deliver comprehensive primary, preventive care to all eligible and assigned members. The job description includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping children lead healthy lives. As a provider, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important.

Responsibilities

  • Examine patients and their medical records
  • Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
  • Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
  • Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
  • Prescribe medications
  • Maintain accurate records and schedules
  • Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
  • Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
  • Oversee patients’ overall health
  • Promote good health practices
  • Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

  • Proven experience as NP/PA in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
  • Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
  • Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Team spirit with a positive attitude
  • Patience and cool-headedness
  • Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
  • Valid licenses (NP/PA, DEA)

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an Accredited NP/PA program - PA/NP license in CA

Benefits

  • Malpractice insurance Paid
  • NP/PA yearly license fees paid
  • Workers’ compensation paid
  • PTO/Vacation
  • Yearly Bonus Pay
  • 401k with employer match
  • Health/Dental/Vision plans offered
Company Description

We are one of leading Pediatric Health clinics , with 2 locations with a well-earned reputation of serving the children within our community for over 20 years. We treat newborn babies, children from 0 -17 age. We are very family oriented as we are a well established independent clinic that can provide more flexibility for our staff.

Company Description

We are one of leading Pediatric Health clinics , with 2 locations with a well-earned reputation of serving the children within our community for over 20 years. We treat newborn babies, children from 0 -17 age. We are very family oriented as we are a well established independent clinic that can provide more flexibility for our staff.

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