Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Position Summary The Community Health Services Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals and families within a community-based setting. This role focuses on improving access to care, managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting health equity, and delivering culturally competent, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive primary care services including health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions • Deliver preventive care services such as health screenings, immunizations, and wellness education • Manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions • Provide care coordination and referrals to specialty, behavioral health, and social support services • Address social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources • Promote health education, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification • Provide care across the lifespan as appropriate to scope of practice • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers, and community partners • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record • Participate in population health initiatives, outreach programs, and quality improvement activities • Support care transitions and continuity of care • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program • Current NP or PA certification and state licensure • Eligibility for credentialing and privileging • DEA registration or eligibility • Prior experience in community health, primary care, or public health preferred Skills and Competencies • Strong primary care and clinical assessment skills • Knowledge of community-based healthcare delivery and population health • Ability to work with diverse and underserved populations • Excellent communication, cultural competency, and patient education skills • Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams • Commitment to health equity, prevention, and patient-centered care Work Environment • Community health centers, outpatient clinics, mobile health units, or public health facilities • May include extended hours, outreach activities, or limited call depending on program needs Physical Requirements • Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinic and community settings • Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication