Full Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider – Residential Care Department
Department: Residential Care
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Organization Type: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Position Overview
The Provider for the Residential Care Department plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services directly to underserved populations in their living environments. This position is field-based and mission-driven, focusing on improving access to healthcare for patients residing in Adult Residential Facilities (ARF), Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Room & Board homes, Assisted Living communities, and Behavioral Group Homes.
The provider must be comfortable delivering high-level medical care to home-based patients with complex and varied diagnoses. Our model of care brings the clinic to the patient, ensuring continuity, dignity, and accessibility for those who may otherwise face barriers to traditional healthcare settings.
This role requires travel, flexibility, and a strong commitment to community-based healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care (On-Site / Field-Based – 80%)
· Provide comprehensive primary care services directly at patient residences and facilities, including but not limited to:
· Medication management and reconciliation
· Chronic disease management
· Annual Wellness Exams
· Preventive care and routine follow-ups
· Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs.
· Prescribe medications appropriately based on patient health history, diagnosis, and clinical guidelines.
· Provide care to high-acuity and high-need patient populations in a home-based care setting.
· Collaborate with facility staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and continuous care.
Complete required medical documentation and forms, including but not limited to:
· 602A Physician Reports
· Transportation or bus pass forms
· Facility-related medical clearances and documentation
Outreach & Community Engagement
· Participate in outreach and community events as needed, including:
o School fairs
o Health screening events
o Community health education initiatives
· Represent the organization and Residential Care Department in a professional, compassionate, and community-focused manner.
Administrative & In-House Duties (20%)
· Complete timely and accurate charting, documentation, and follow-up tasks.
· Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system in compliance with FQHC and regulatory requirements.
· Communicate effectively with internal departments to support patient care coordination.
· Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental updates as scheduled.
Experience:
· Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred, ideally in primary care, geriatrics, behavioral health, outpatient, or community health setting.
· Experience serving medically underserved populations, preferred.
· Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
· Knowledge of eClinicalWorks, preferred.
· Strong comfort level managing patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
· Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with the care team.
· Commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
· Willingness to travel extensively and provide care in non-traditional clinical settings.
Work Environment & Travel Expectations
· This is a predominantly field-based role, with approximately 80% of work performed on-site at patient locations and 20% in-office or remote for charting and administrative duties.
· Providers must be willing and able to:
o Commute to multiple locations throughout the day and week
o Travel long distances as needed to serve patients across various service areas
o Maintain flexibility in scheduling due to travel and patient care needs
· Walking and standing for extended periods of time,
· Reaching, twisting, stooping, visual acuity corrected to normal range, hand-eye coordination, grasping with fingers, hearing within normal range, sense of touch, gripping tightly required for operation of tests and measures and performance of other essential functions.
Education, Licensure & Certification
· Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
· Current and unrestricted California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
· Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state.
· National certification appropriate to licensure (NP or PA).
· Active DEA registration and furnishing authority, or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
· Current BLS certification.
· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
· Additional certifications as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $166,400.00 – $187,200.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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