NP or PA Fellowship Faculty position in Redding, CA

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:

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

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

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

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

Required Qualifications

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

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

Compensation

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

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