Hiring a Licensed Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout the Role:San Fernando Medical Center is looking for a talented and compassionate Licensed Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated healthcare team in San Fernando, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking and physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions across diverse patient populations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and care management strategies
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies
- Prescribe medications and manage ongoing pharmacological therapies
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and care teams to ensure continuity of care
- Educate patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation in the EMR system
Requirements:
- Active California license as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Current DEA certification and prescriptive authority
- Experience in primary care, family medicine, or a related clinical setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and care teams
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given the local patient population
About Us:San Fernando Medical Center has been a trusted pillar of healthcare in the San Fernando, CA community, providing compassionate and comprehensive medical services to patients of all backgrounds. Our patients choose us for our dedication to personalized care and our commitment to clinical excellence. Our staff thrive here because of our collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and the rewarding opportunity to serve the community we call home.