Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Advance practice provider

About us

Neurology Group is a small business in Bakersfield, CA. We are professional, agile and professional.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Work-from-home days
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

Valley Neurology Group is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team of experienced Neurologists and provide care for Kern County. Valley Neurology Group has been serving the community since 2020, and its providers have been in Kern County since 1998. They have excellent reviews within the medical and patient communities.

As an advanced practice provider, you will not be expected to know how to treat a wide variety of neurological diseases and conditions, but have a willingness and ability to learn and train. Reading and study will be required for continued success. The job description of a nurse practitioner/ Physician Assistant in our office includes conducting history, physical examinations, interpreting tests and overseeing patient care services, including performing nerve blocks, migraine-botulin toxin injections and reviewing clinical tests. Clinical experience in primary care is preferred in application to our specialty. A curious mind to explore differential diagnosis with knowledge and decision-making ability is key.

As an Neurology NP/ PA, you’ll get to work closely with other healthcare professionals including MD/ Super specialist and DNP's, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. On average our staff has been together for 12+ years and are very competent and helpful. Patience, care/ empathy towards patients problem-solving skills and communication and above all, excellent Team player skills are important.

If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise, and autonomous decision-making through professional discourse, we’d like to meet you only if you are interested in Neurology. A minimum of 2-year commitment is required, Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Examine patients and their medical reports
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, MRI, CT, etc.)
• Assessment and plan for patient complaints
• Propose treatment plans for chronic diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Improve patient care and outcomes with excellent communication skills.
• Promote good health practices and active team player skills.
• Advance professional knowledge in Neurology is preferred, but medical knowledge/ clinical-patient experience required.

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in medical care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team player skills with a positive attitude towards patient/ learning new skills.
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid CA license, Certification and DEA
• Master’s degree; NP/PA certification is required.

Job Type: Full-time ( varied from 4 days work week -near full time to full time of 40 hours per week), flexible work schedule to work ( can have 1-2 weekdays off per week depends on 4-5 days work week and willing to work on Saturdays), Able to have flexible schedule- adjust the holiday requirements by having a 6 day work week if needed to compensate for other weekdays/ extension of paid holidays.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year, enumeration depends on 1099/W-2, required benefits, Health insurance options, 401 matching at 3-5% after 1-2 years of employment, Paid off time 3-4 weeks per year ( even more based on 5-6 days work week), CME, Sick leave

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Sick Leave/ CME
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Travel bonus.

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
• DEA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person at Bakersfield, Delano, Tehachapi.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $140,864.47 - $165,656.34 per year

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person