Urgent Care Provider - Nurse Practitoner​/Physician Assistant

Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient‑centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.

• 21 days of paid time off
• 10 observed holidays
• Medical insurance (entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 chiropractor and acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Gym membership discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24‑Hour Fitness!
• 401(k) matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible spending account, dependent care FSA
• Life insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long‑term disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee assistance program (included at no cost to the employee)

Petaluma Health Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has adult and pediatric urgent care or emergency‑room experience, and an understanding of the primary‑care medical‑home model. We are considering full‑time, part‑time or per‑diem schedules.

This provider will deliver patient‑centered and culturally appropriate care to a diverse patient population and will specifically manage patients’ acute conditions in both in‑person and tele‑health modalities, including urgent social and behavioral health concerns. The provider will work closely with a collaborative team to ensure a proper bridge to the patient’s primary care medical home and avoidance of improper emergency‑room utilization.

• Provides triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and episodic conditions and communicates with local emergency departments, hospitals and outside providers when appropriate.
• Interprets on‑site diagnostic testing (laboratory, X‑ray, ECG, etc.) for diagnosis and management of patient conditions.
• Performs a variety of procedures necessary for urgent treatment, including incision and drainage, suturing, splinting, joint injection, wound care, gynecologic procedures; point‑of‑care ultrasound skills desired but not required.
• Provides short‑term management and bridging of care for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure) and preventive care for adults and children, including screening and immunization.
• Performs telemedicine, video and in‑person visits depending on the specific needs of the patient.
• Communicates follow‑up needs clearly with patient and patient’s primary care providers.
• Cares for an average of 8–10 patients per four‑hour shift in a mix of modalities (tele, in‑person, video) on an open schedule utilizing OCHIN/EPIC EHR.
• Counsels and educates patients in a culturally sensitive way on health behaviors, self‑care skills and treatment options.
• Participates in quality activities as assigned by clinical leadership.

Education / Experience:

• Must possess a valid California license issued by the California Medical Board.
• Physician Assistants:
  Master’s degree (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Nurse Practitioners:
  Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience. Interest in both urgent care and primary care is a must; preference for experience in urgent care or emergency department.
• Basic electronic health record and computer skills required.
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult populations (all ages) required.
• Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.) and preliminary reads on EKGs and X‑rays required.

Physician Assistants

• Active license in good standing with the Physician Assistant Board of the California Medical Board.
• Active Physician Assistant Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Nurse Practitioners

• Active RN license in good standing with the State of California.
• Active certification as an FNP or ANP with the State…