Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Los Angeles, CA
Cedars-Sinai · Los Angeles, California
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- 0-2 years
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- ['professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- California NP or PA licenserequired
Current California NP or PA license required.
from the posting - Furnishing Number and DEA registrationrequired
Furnishing Number and DEA registration required.
from the posting - National certificationrequired
National certification required.
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequired
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
from the posting - Urgent Care experiencerequired
Minimum one (1) year of NP or PA experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care required.
from the posting - Patient assessment across the lifespanrequired
Experience managing patients across the lifespan.
from the posting - Urgent care proceduresrequired
Experience performing common urgent care procedures.
from the posting - Clinical judgmentrequired
This role requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and excellent communication skills
from the posting - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationpreferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
from the posting - Epic electronic medical recordpreferred
Experience with Epic electronic medical record preferred.
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At Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, our advanced practice providers are an essential part of delivering exceptional patient care. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassion, empowering our clinicians to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you'll have everything you need to build a rewarding career at one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team.
As an Urgent Care NP or PA, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients independently while collaborating with board-certified physicians and other members of the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and excellent communication skills to care for patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform age-appropriate physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and prescribe medications as appropriate.
Perform common urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, wound care, foreign body removal, and other office-based procedures within scope of practice.
Recognize patients requiring a higher level of care and facilitate appropriate transfer or referral to the Emergency Department or specialty services.
Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations.
Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain clinical competency through continuing education.
Qualifications
License/Certification Requirements
Current California NP or PA license required.
Furnishing Number and DEA registration required.
National certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of NP or PA experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care required.
Experience managing patients across the lifespan.
Experience performing common urgent care procedures.
Experience with Epic electronic medical record preferred.
Why Cedars-Sinai?
Practice in a collaborative, team-based environment alongside exceptional physicians and advanced practice providers.
Care for a diverse patient population in a modern, well-equipped urgent care setting.
Access to leading specialists and seamless care coordination across the Cedars-Sinai network.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement.
Join an organization consistently recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.
If you are a compassionate, adaptable Provider who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation team.
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