Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

apartment Astrana Health location_onMonterey Park, CA 91754, US

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$70 - $74 / HOUR

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Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Department: Clinic Ops

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 120 W. Hellman Ave. Ste 101, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Reporting To: Flora Lui

Compensation: $70.00 - $74.00 / hour

Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care team. The PA/NP will play a vital role in providing exceptional medical care to patients of all ages.

If you are a dedicated provider with a genuine enthusiasm for delivering top-quality care, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of promoting immediate, quality patient-centered care to the community. This is a great opportunity for both experienced providers and new grads who are interested in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine.

Our Urgent Care clinics are located in Arcadia, City of Industry, and Monterey Park.

We are open to hiring new grad PAs/NPs for this position!

Our Values:

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Operate with Integrity & Excellence
Be Innovative
Work As One Team

What You'll Do

Diagnose, interpret test results and treat common acute adult/pediatric illnesses, applying evidenced-based medical practices
Maintain patient Electronic Medical Record data
Refer to PCP and specialists when appropriate
Collaborate with regional and central leadership to meet health quality and clinical excellence goals
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Unrestricted and active California Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner License
Experience in emergency medicine or urgent care either as an APP OR pre-PA
Current BLS, ACLS certification
Current California DEA certificate prior to start date
Proficiency with EMRs

You’re Great for This Role If You Have:

Experience working in a collaborative setting to ensure positive patient health outcomes
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Allied Pacific Urgent Care Centers. Locations include: 101 Wheeler Ave, Suite B, Arcadia, CA 91006; 18605E. Gale Ave. #168, City of Industry, CA 91748; 120 W. Hellman Ave Suite 101, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
This position requires availability Monday - Sunday. Our urgent cares are open 9 A - 9 P M-F, as well as 9 A - 6 P on the weekends. You will be scheduled for 72-80 hours per pay period, and your schedule can be comprised of 12, 10 or 8 hour shifts.
The total compensation target pay range for this role is $70 - $74/hr. This pay range represents our national target range for this role. Total compensation will be evaluated based on experience, certifications, and skillsets.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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