Advanced Practice Clinician Resident

Program Overview

• Structured two-year program (12-month Residency + 12-month Fellowship)
• Accredited by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers
• Hands‑on training, mentorship, and leadership development
• Full employment benefits including competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, license reimbursements, and CME opportunities

Under MD supervision, the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident assesses and evaluates the health‑care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages care for patients, and performs related work as assigned.

• Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients in clinics and in Mobile Health sites.
• Assesses the clinical status of patients.
• Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.
• Consults with physician preceptor(s).
• Formulates problem lists based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care.
• Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications as approved.
• Evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and Quality Assurance program criteria.
• Teaches patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of records and reports.
• Accurately records patient history, exam notes, medication history, on‑going care and referrals in medical record, according to established format.
• Attends and participates in meetings and Quality Assurance activities as required.
• Responds to patient or co‑worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.
• Serves as a member of site committees as requested.
• Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by preceptor(s).

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently as needed.
• Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co‑workers, public, private, and professional groups.
• Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.

Diploma from an accredited medical school leading to licensing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

• Eligibility for California Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners license and Board Certification.
• Eligibility for DEA license.
• Current CPR certification.

• Ability to communicate via telephone, video, and/or in-person.
• Vision adequate to read documents, computer screens, forms.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use keyboard and view computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel locally and long‑distance as needed.
• Ability to move around offices and clinics as needed.

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident reports directly to the APC Residency Program Director and is an integral member of the health center’s care team.

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Open Door participates in the E‑Verify program, using it to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by electronically verifying information from their FormI‑9 with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Participation in E‑Verify is voluntary for our organization, but we are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workforce. E‑Verify website: https://www.e-verify.gov/

Open Door Community Health Centers does not discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin in accordance with 8U.S.C. §1324b.