Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - South Bay, CA

Job Overview

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking highly skilled full-time Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or Certified Nurse Midwives with great communication skills, clinical skills, and a strong emphasis on excellent customer service to see our increasing, diverse patient population within our South Bay Health Center (plus, additional sites within LA County if needed).

The full-time Clinician will join the Patient Services team and provide quality patient care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, education, and counseling. The clinician will serve as a medical resource for other licensed and non‑licensed staff. Responsibilities include performing physical exams for both males and females with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, male genital exam, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, Mid‑Life Services counseling, and other specialized procedures as indicated by medical policy.

• A valid and current California license as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Associate (PA) required.
• Current furnishing license required (for NP).
• Current BLS & ACLS certification required from American Heart Association.
• Master’s/Graduate degree required.
• National Board Certification required.
• Medi‑Cal Provider application must be completed.
• NPI number required.
• DEA license preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and at least 2 Saturdays per month. If there are 5 Saturdays in a month, 3 Saturdays may be expected per month. Must be able to make every effort to work additional hours if needed.
• Must be available to take rotating on‑call duties. Minimum 1 weeklong shift per calendar year.
• Must provide excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with patients, staff, and volunteers.
• Demonstration of mature judgment, initiative, critical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to read and implement written instructions.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• Ability to maximize Health Center flow with appropriate utilization of Flow Facilitator.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Must be proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
• Reliable means of transportation. If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid CA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.

• Perform family planning services with intent to train on medication abortion (MAB) and procedural abortion (PAB) services.
• Perform physical exams for all genders with special emphasis on the reproductive system.
• Perform diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by PPLA MS&Gs.
• Perform examination and assessment of post‑abortion clients including pelvic exams and labs when needed.
• Interpret colposcopy results and follow‑up plans for patients.
• Maintain PPLA standards of productivity. Minimum of 3 visits per hour and 18 work units.
• Recognize and treat minor deviations from the norm using PPLA MS&Gs and consulting clinicians as needed.
• Label, dispense, and prescribe all FDA‑approved birth control methods, including emergency contraception.
• Placement and removal of long‑acting reversible contraception such as IUDs and implants.
• Perform venipuncture, injections, and IV insertions.
• Proficient in microscopy and interpretation of results.
• Complete and maintain Rh, Beta and medication abortion (MAB) follow‑up logs.
• Train or precept licensed health care professionals as needed.
• Act as a medical resource to and provide oversight of non‑licensed staff.
• Secure a complete health history, including gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial aspects; perform a general screening physical exam; obtain and interpret diagnostic procedures and lab tests.
• Provide family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance to patients.
• Collaborate with other community…