Asian Health Services

Inclusive primary care with community services

Senior Geriatric Provider - Clinic Provider, NP/PA-C

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOakland, CA, USA$158.9k - $183.1k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

An active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license is required.
Experience caring for patients with geriatric issues such as cognitive impairment or dementia, falls, polypharmacy, and goals of care is required.
Ability to establish rapport and trust with older adults and their families is required.
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations is required.
A valid California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license is required.
A BLS certificate is required.
Current DEA registration is required.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, prescriptive authority including Schedule II controlled substances, in accordance with California regulations, is required.

Responsibilities

Provide primary and consultative direct medical care to geriatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions in accordance with established protocols and within the NP/PA scope of practice.
Lead the SAGE interdisciplinary team, including a nurse and community health worker, to support patients and families in addressing complex medical and social issues in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Conduct routine screenings, preventive care, and health assessments for frailty, cognitive decline, polypharmacy, functional limitations, and goals of care.
Work collaboratively with outside specialists and interdisciplinary team members across the organization, including nurses, social workers, care coordinators, and mental health providers, and consult with supervising physicians as needed for complex cases.
Advocate for seniors’ health and wellness needs in the community and assist them in navigating social services and community resources.
Maintain accurate and timely patient-care documentation in electronic health record systems.
Adhere to FQHC regulations, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance and optimal care delivery.
Evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient primary care clinic under staff physician supervision, and refer complex cases to appropriate physicians.
Plan care in consultation with physicians, other professionals, patients, and family members as needed.
Provide patient care according to protocols and quality assurance program criteria.
Be available for after-hours on-call clinical duties as needed.
Assist in maintaining and facilitating clinical administrative operations, including protocol reviews and updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide mentorship and support to other clinical staff and trainees, fostering learning and professional growth around geriatric issues.
Participate in quality improvement activities and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance patient outcomes.
Participate in developing and implementing geriatric care protocols and primary care best practices.
Serve as a geriatric liaison to the AHS Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to transition patients from the FQHC to PACE.

Desired Qualifications

Specialized training or clinical experience in geriatric care, such as a postgraduate fellowship, residency, or focused practice with older adult populations, or at least two years of experience caring for geriatric adults.
Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health setting.
Bilingual ability in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese, and/or another Asian language.
Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record systems.
Experience managing an interdisciplinary team.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) is preferred.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, 103/104 NP designation or eligibility to obtain it is preferred.

Salary Range: 158875.08 to 183117.87 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.

Location: Rolland & Kathryn Lowe Medical Center

Job Summary:

Asian Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Provider to join our team at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) as part of our Senior Access and Geriatric Expansion (SAGE) clinic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality care to elderly populations, particularly those facing complex health challenges. You will have extended time during clinic to see your patients and will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our senior patients receive comprehensive, culturally competent care aimed at improving their quality of life.

Essential Job Functions

Provide both primary and consultative direct medical care to geriatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of both acute and chronic conditions in accordance with established protocols and within NP/PA scope of practice
Lead the SAGE interdisciplinary team, which includes a nurse and community health worker, to provide support for patients and families on addressing unique complex medical and social issues in collaboration with supervising physicians
Conduct routine screenings, preventive care, and health assessments to identify issues such as frailty, cognitive decline, polypharmacy, functional limitations, and goals of care
Work collaboratively with outside specialists and other interdisciplinary team members across the organization (nurses, social workers, care coordinators, mental health providers, etc) to deliver person-centered care and consult with supervising physicians as needed for complex cases
Advocate for seniors’ health and wellness needs within the community and assist in navigating social services and community resources
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care using electronic health record (EHR) systems
Adhere to all FQHC regulations, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance and optimal care delivery
Provides evaluation and treatment for patients in out-patient primary care clinic under the supervision of a staff physician. Refers to complex cases to appropriate physicians.
Plans a program of care in consultation with physicians, other professionals, patients and family as needed.
Provide patient care according to protocols and quality assurance program criteria
May be available for after-hours on-call clinical duties
Assist in maintaining and facilitating clinical administrative operations, including protocol reviews and updates
Performs other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide mentorship and support to other clinical staff and trainees, fostering an environment of learning and professional growth around geriatric issues.

Participate in quality improvement activities and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance patient outcomes

Participate in the development and implementation of new geriatric care protocols and best practices in primary care

Serve as a geriatric liaison to the AHS Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for transitioning care of patients from FQHC to PACE

Minimum Qualifications

Active and unrestricted California license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Experience in caring for patients with geriatric issues such as cognitive impairment/dementia, falls, polypharmacy, and goals of care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with older adults and their families.
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized training or clinical experience in geriatric care (e.g., postgraduate fellowship, residency, or focused practice in older adult populations) or at least 2+ years of experience taking care of geriatric adults

Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health setting

Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese, and/or any Asian languages

Proficiency with EPIC (EHR).

Experience in managing an interdisciplinary team

Experience in a community health or federally qualified health center setting is preferred but not required

NP candidates only:

Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

103/104 NP designation or eligibility to obtain

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

Valid CA Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
BLS Certificate
Current DEA Registration
NP only: Prescriptive authority, including Schedule II controlled substances, in accordance with California regulations

Benefits That Support You
We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage

Time Off

12 vacation days
12 sick days
12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)

Financial & Retirement

403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance

Additional Support

Commuter benefits
Long-Term Disability Insurance

Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.

About the Company

Asian Health Services

Inclusive primary care with community services

Asian Health Services provides health, social, and advocacy support for people regardless of income, insurance, language, or culture. It runs primary care clinics and extends care beyond the clinic through community programs, aiming at whole patient health. Its offerings include prenatal wellness classes for expectant moms, IT classes for seniors, and monthly food distribution, all designed to reach people where they are. Unlike providers that focus only on clinical visits, Asian Health Services connects medical care with social and community services to address broader needs. The goal is to improve overall well-being and equity by making health and support services accessible to diverse communities.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Oakland, CA
Founded: 1974

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