You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to perform physical examinations and manage patient care in line with physician guidelines. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to prepare comprehensive care plans, prescribe treatments, and engage in patient education, all while maintaining high standards of patient safety and satisfaction.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess clinical problems and health care needs.
- Formulate plans and prognosis based on patient conditions and collaborate on patient care plans with physicians and other health professionals.
- Prescribe or recommend treatments and refer patients for specialized care as needed.
- Maintain patient safety and satisfaction, respond to emergency situations, and ensure proper medication administration.
- Delegate tasks within scope-of-practice and manage patient flow.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care with SOLO experience.
- Current Physician Assistant License and certification from NCCPA for PAs, or Current State Nursing License and NP Certificate for NPs.
- Current DEA Certificate with California address.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Schedule / Shift
- 12-hour shifts from 9 AM to 9 PM, 3 days a week for full-time and 1-2 days a week for part-time.
- Full-time employees must work either Saturday or Sunday of each week.
- Part-time employees must work either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
- Weekends work is required for both roles, with a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*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).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. 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.
