Locum Tenens Opportunity for Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Department: Family Medicine

Start Date: April 15, 2024

End Date: Ongoing

Location: Near Orleans, CA

Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Maternity/Paternity

Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Provider Type: Advanced Practice

Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only

EMR System: Epic

Will Facility Accept Multiple Providers?: No

Practice Setting: Outpatient

Inpatient and Outpatient Required?: No

Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required?: No

Admissions Required?: No

Temporary Privileges Available?: No

Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: No

Patients Per Shift: 20

Practice Details

Board Certification Requirement: Yes

Fellowship: N/A

Minimum Board Certification: Eligible

Required Certifications: BLS, PALS

Active Licenses in CA Required?: Yes

Allow Bids from Providers with IMLC?: No

Will Reimburse Vendor for Licensing Costs?: No

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60 Days

Description/Other Details

Embark on a rewarding locum tenens journey as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the vibrant medical community near Orleans, CA. This opportunity arises due to a temporary maternity/paternity vacancy, starting on April 15, 2024, and continuing indefinitely.

The practice demands 18 patients per day, ensuring comprehensive and individualized care. Operating Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, the role encompasses a diverse mix of pediatric and adult patients. A decision on applications is typically made within 7-14 days, providing a swift onboarding process.

Experienced Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) with three years in a similar setting are encouraged to apply. Physician Assistants must hold a CA Controlled Substance Education Course Certificate, while Nurse Practitioners require a Furnishing License with Schedules II. An active DEA is essential before the start date.

Credentialing, which spans 30-90 days, involves meeting immunization requirements, including the 2022-2023 Flu Vaccine, TB Status/X-Ray Results, Positive MMR Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Hep B Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or Complete Immunization Series, and Tdap Immunization.

COVID vaccination compliance consists of the primary series plus booster or one dose of the current COVID vaccine (2023/2024 formulation). Both the Healthcare Organization (HCO) and Vendor mutually agree to a 30-day notice for ending assignments.

Job ID: j-197078