NP/PA Fellowship Clinical Faculty – Primary Care

A mission-driven community health organization in Northern California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its postgraduate Fellowship Program as Clinical Faculty. This role combines clinical practice with academic leadership in a collaborative, patient-centered environment dedicated to expanding access to high-quality primary care for underserved populations.

The position offers a unique opportunity to mentor emerging providers while maintaining an active clinical practice within a nationally recognized community health center system serving diverse patient populations across multiple outpatient sites.

Position Summary

The NP/PA Fellowship Clinical Faculty position is a hybrid academic-clinical role with approximately:

• 50% Clinical Practice
• 50% Academic and Fellowship Faculty Responsibilities

The Clinical Faculty member will provide direct patient care while mentoring and educating postgraduate NP/PA Fellows in an outpatient primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services within scope of practice guidelines.
• Conduct patient histories, physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and implement appropriate therapies.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Deliver patient education and promote preventive health strategies.
• Maintain a limited patient panel while serving as a clinical role model for Fellows.
• Participate in peer review, chart review, quality improvement, and clinical performance initiatives.

Fellowship Faculty & Academic Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise NP/PA Fellows during clinical training experiences.
• Provide direct clinical instruction and evaluate Fellow performance and competency development.
• Maintain office hours for Fellow consultation, advising, and career counseling.
• Collaborate with Fellowship leadership to develop and refine educational objectives and curriculum.
• Assist Fellows with Quality Improvement (QI) projects, including timelines, expectations, and presentations.
• Monitor Fellow procedure logs, educational milestones, and assigned deadlines.
• Participate in academic advising and individualized learner support.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Fellowship candidates.
• Support outreach efforts with academic institutions and student rotations.

Program & Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend Fellowship meetings, faculty meetings, medical staff meetings, and committee meetings.
• Collaborate closely with Fellowship leadership regarding program development and continuous improvement.
• Participate in team-building and faculty development activities.
• Assist in development and completion of program evaluations and accreditation-related activities.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, CME, and credentialing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical practice standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted California license as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience as a provider or completion of a postgraduate NP/PA Fellowship program.
• Strong commitment to medical education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice.
• Experience providing high-quality primary care in outpatient or community health settings.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• Working knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in community health or ambulatory care environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• BCLS certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification.
• Prior clinical teaching or instructional experience.
• Experience working with underserved or diverse patient populations.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary: $126,000 – $176,400 annually

Benefits Package

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Educational reimbursement programs
• Employee assistance program
• Telemedicine services for eligible employees
• Gym membership discounts
• Meditation and sleep wellness app subscription
• Prescription discount program
• 529 college savings plan
• Jury duty and bereavement pay

About the Organization

This established nonprofit community health organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The organization operates multiple outpatient clinics and training programs focused on improving healthcare access in medically underserved communities. With a strong emphasis on provider education, integrated care, and population health, the organization is recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and workforce development in primary care.

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