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JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Specialty: NP/PA - Family Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Arcata, CA
- Service Setting: Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Oct 12, 2026 – Apr 09, 2027
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Patient Demographics: Mix of pediatrics and adults
- Average Daily Volume: 18 patients/day
- Case Mix: Family Medicine, Chronic Pain Management
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: RNs: 1, MAs: 2
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
- Board: BC required (Certified)
- Licenses: Licensed in CA
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: BLS, CA Controlled Substance Education Course Certificate
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar setting
- Other Qualifications: Chart closure within 72 hours, Epic EMR proficiency
- Provide comprehensive family medicine care to a mixed patient population of pediatrics and adults.
- Manage chronic pain conditions as part of the overall patient caseload.
- Maintain an average patient volume of 18 patients per day (PPD) in an outpatient setting.
- Ensure accurate and timely medical chart closure within 72 hours of patient encounters.
- Collaborate effectively with support staff including RNs and MAs.
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