New Graduate Training Program (Np/Pa)

This clinical training program is a paid internship which aims to bridge the skill gaps of new NP/PA graduates to enable smooth transition to a NP/PA role. This program will help build proficiency and efficiency demanded in employment settings and provide an opportunity for new grads to understand our work culture, patient population. 

This is a full-time benefited position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education and more. 

Compensation: $120,000 annualized during the program, and $136,052.80 upon completion.

Duration of the program ranges, depending on the provided, up to 6 months which is divided into 3 Tiers:

First Tier:

• Administration of medications and immunizations to patients
• Health instruction/ Education to patients
• Medication reconciliation 
• Referrals to community health resources
• Triage patients, comprehensive history taking, examination and documentation
• Supervise clinic workflow and assist providers and MA when needed. 
• Organize orientation, training, growth, and development of LVN and MA staff
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and reorder as necessary 
• Assist providers with tasks delegated
• Attend general and medical staff meetings and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Assist the Chief Medical Officer and COO on matters relating to nursing practices and participates in the development of policies and protocols for patient care.  
• Licensed and credentialed to practice as an NP provider.

Second Tier: 

• Inbox coverage
• Managing low acuity patients; UTI, Immunizations, Depo Shots, Medication refills, Sore throat, Gastroenteritis, high BP, asthma exacerbation, vaginitis, joint pains, annual physicals
• Patient education on DM, tobacco cessation, obesity
• Anxiety and depression management and linking to BH
• Seeing new patients to TVHC
• Placing referrals for acute ER visits (ortho/ophthalmology)
• Shadow/ Precept and scribe to grasp EPIC workflow. ½ day per week with Preceptor
• Panel building starts

Third Tier:  

• Continue nursing duties and previous quarter expectations
• Manage chronic conditions like COPD, CHF, CKD, DM, and Thyroid disorders
• To be able to manage a complex patient with multiple conditions
• To be able to manage time with increasing panel size, the goal of 18 patients at the end of this tier
• Able to use cost-effective and evidence-based diagnostics and referrals.
• Timely documentation in EPIC of patient visits, management of inbox, and paperwork completion
• Referrals to specialists as needed for complex and high-priority patient cases. 
• Adheres to the ethics of the organization and provides compassionate care to patients.
• Develop a strong knowledge base.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

Requirements

• Must be in possession of a current medical license to practice in the State of California.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must obtain DEA license prior to starting or within the first 2 months of the program.
• Board Certified in designated specialty field of practice is required.

• Previous experience providing medical care within a community health center environment preferred.

Qualifications:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training.
• Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other organizational members.
• Willingness and ability to work periodic evenings and/or weekends.
• Bilingual, especially Spanish, is preferred but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems.
• Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and to willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices required.
• Ability to travel to TVHC locations or designated locations as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including: 100% paid medical (co-payments, prescriptions, premiums covered), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, CME, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plan with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance and more.