Join Our Red Bluff, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant - A Role Designed for You Our mission in Red Bluff is to provide "better" in every sense-better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk.
People First in Red Bluff Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of six physicians and two APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
- Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalist physicians and one APP during the day (one hospitalist physician at night).
- At St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, we're more than just a healthcare team; we're a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
- Board-certified/eligible physician assistant with NCCPA.
- Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Practice in the Heart of the Community Flexible Scheduling:
- Work a balanced 7-on/7-off block schedule allowing for quality time at work and home. APPs work day shifts 8 am-6 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- APPs carry their own patient load and admissions, under the supervision of a physician.
- Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians internal informatics platform.
- Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.
- We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.
Living and Working in Red Bluff:
- Nestled in Tehama County, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, Red Bluff boasts a population of around 14,000 on the scenic Sacramento River. Serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, it features a Mediterranean climate and is renowned for agriculture, a charming downtown, affordability, and proximity to larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and making it an attractive place to call home.
- St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Red Bluff-Centered Care:
- Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we're focused on the people of Red Bluff and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Base salary of $160k+
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.