This full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate position in Watsonville, California, offers an outpatient primary care role focused on wellness, prevention, and patient-centered care. The role emphasizes low patient volume, predictable hours, and reduced administrative burden, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient panel of 10-15 patients per day, focusing on wellness, chronic disease management, and urgent care needs.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and guidelines to ensure quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in patient education and health promotion activities.

Compensation

• $170,000–$185,000 yearly salary, negotiable based on experience
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• W-2 tax status

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• CME support

Shift & Schedule

• Monday through Friday, dayshift schedule
• No on-call duties or after-hours charting
• Predictable, full-time workweek

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) license, with a preference for Family Medicine experience.
• Full prescribing authority, including DEA certification.
• At least 1 year of independent clinical experience managing routine wellness, chronic conditions, and urgent care.
• CPR/BLS certification at start date.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered, preventive care.
• Knowledge of primary care protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and documentation.