Full Job Description
Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Urgent Care
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: 12-hour shifts; weekend availability required
Locations: Multiple locations across LA County including Downtown LA, Montebello, South Bay, and Pasadena
Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join a fast-paced urgent care environment. This role is ideal for APPs who thrive in high-acuity settings, work well independently, and deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a strong need for weekend coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform physical exams, assessments, and preventive health services
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Develop and document treatment plans and clinical outcomes
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope
- Triage patients and manage patient flow and throughput
- Respond to emergency and life-saving situations; confidently manage codes
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams
- Maintain accurate documentation using EMR (Experity)
- Ensure patient safety, dignity, comfort, and satisfaction
- Follow infection control, safety, and compliance standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain clean, organized clinical spaces and equipment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience, including solo provider experience
- Active California NP or PA license
- Board Certification: AANPCB or ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA
- Current DEA license (California address required)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to multitask under pressure
- Proficiency with EMR systems and computer documentation
- Skilled in IV access, blood draws, and medication administration
Schedule Requirements
- Full-Time: 3 shifts/week (30+ hours) – Must work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week
- Part-Time: 1-2 shifts/week – Must work Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
- Weekend shifts may be 6 or 12 hours
- Minimum commitment: 4 shifts per month
- Flexibility to float within a 15-20 mile radius as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Effective hourly rate: approximately $95/hour ($82/hr + penalty pay for 12-hour shifts)
- Full-Time Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO and sick time
- 401(k) eligibility after 6 months
- Malpractice coverage (including tail)
- DEA license renewal reimbursement
- Employer-provided scrubs
- Part-Time Benefits:
- Sick time
- 401(k) participation
- Malpractice coverage (including tail)
- Employer-provided scrubs
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.