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Job description
NP/PA Fellowship Clinical Faculty Primary Care
A mission-driven community health organization in Northern California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its postgraduate Fellowship Program as Clinical Faculty. This role combines clinical practice with academic leadership in a collaborative, patient-centered environment dedicated to expanding access to high-quality primary care for underserved populations.
The position offers a unique opportunity to mentor emerging providers while maintaining an active clinical practice within a nationally recognized community health center system serving diverse patient populations across multiple outpatient sites.
Position Summary
The NP/PA Fellowship Clinical Faculty position is a hybrid academic-clinical role with approximately:
50% Clinical Practice
50% Academic and Fellowship Faculty Responsibilities
The Clinical Faculty member will provide direct patient care while mentoring and educating postgraduate NP/PA Fellows in an outpatient primary care setting.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care services within scope of practice guidelines.
Conduct patient histories, physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies and implement appropriate therapies.
Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Deliver patient education and promote preventive health strategies.
Maintain a limited patient panel while serving as a clinical role model for Fellows.
Participate in peer review, chart review, quality improvement, and clinical performance initiatives.
Fellowship Faculty & Academic Responsibilities
Mentor and supervise NP/PA Fellows during clinical training experiences.
Provide direct clinical instruction and evaluate Fellow performance and competency development.
Maintain office hours for Fellow consultation, advising, and career counseling.
Collaborate with Fellowship leadership to develop and refine educational objectives and curriculum.
Assist Fellows with Quality Improvement (QI) projects, including timelines, expectations, and presentations.
Monitor Fellow procedure logs, educational milestones, and assigned deadlines.
Participate in academic advising and individualized learner support.
Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Fellowship candidates.
Support outreach efforts with academic institutions and student rotations.
Program & Administrative Responsibilities
Attend Fellowship meetings, faculty meetings, medical staff meetings, and committee meetings.
Collaborate closely with Fellowship leadership regarding program development and continuous improvement.
Participate in team-building and faculty development activities.
Assist in development and completion of program evaluations and accreditation-related activities.
Maintain all required licensure, certifications, CME, and credentialing documentation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Current unrestricted California license as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience as a provider or completion of a postgraduate NP/PA Fellowship program.
Strong commitment to medical education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice.
Experience providing high-quality primary care in outpatient or community health settings.
Minimum 2 years of experience using electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
Working knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in community health or ambulatory care environments.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
BCLS certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
ACLS certification.
Prior clinical teaching or instructional experience.
Experience working with underserved or diverse patient populations.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
Base Salary: $126,000 $176,400 annually
Benefits Package
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
CME allowance and paid CME time
Educational reimbursement programs
Employee assistance program
Telemedicine services for eligible employees
Gym membership discounts
Meditation and sleep wellness app subscription
Prescription discount program
529 college savings plan
Jury duty and bereavement pay
About the Organization
This established nonprofit community health organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare regardless of a patient s ability to pay. The organization operates multiple outpatient clinics and training programs focused on improving healthcare access in medically underserved communities. With a strong emphasis on provider education, integrated care, and population health, the organization is recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and workforce development in primary care.
Who can apply
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