Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Position Summary
The Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals and families within a community-based setting. This role focuses on improving access to care, managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting health equity, and delivering culturally competent, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services including health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
- Deliver preventive care services such as health screenings, immunizations, and wellness education
- Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions
- Provide care coordination and referrals to specialty, behavioral health, and social support services
- Address social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources
- Promote health education, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification
- Provide care across the lifespan as appropriate to scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers, and community partners
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
- Participate in population health initiatives, outreach programs, and quality improvement activities
- Support care transitions and continuity of care
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current NP or PA certification and state licensure
- Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Prior experience in community health, primary care, or public health preferred
Skills and Competencies
- Strong primary care and clinical assessment skills
- Knowledge of community-based healthcare delivery and population health
- Ability to work with diverse and underserved populations
- Excellent communication, cultural competency, and patient education skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to health equity, prevention, and patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Community health centers, outpatient clinics, mobile health units, or public health facilities
- May include extended hours, outreach activities, or limited call depending on program needs
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinic and community settings
- Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication