Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Huntington Park, CA

divh2Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or Certified Nurse Midwives/h2pPlanned 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 Huntington Park Health Center (plus, additional sites within LA County if needed)./ppThe full-time Clinician will join the Patient Services team and provide quality patient care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, education, counseling, and serve as a medical resource for other licensed and non-licensed staff. Perform 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, examinations and other types of more specialized procedures as indicated by medical policy./ppOver one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission./ppOur Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:/pulliA valid and current California license as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Associate (PA) required./liliCurrent furnishing license required (for NP)./liliCurrent BLS ACLS certification required from American Heart Association/liliMasters/Graduate degree required./liliNational Board Certification required./liliMedi-Cal Provider application must be completed./liliNPI number required./liliDEA license preferred./liliMust 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 to accommodate patient access in the event of a callout or health center disruption./liliMust be available to take rotating on-call duties. Minimum 1 weeklong shift per calendar year. Availability to work flexible hours including weekends (2 Saturdays per month)/liliMust provide and have excellent customer service skills./liliAbility to work independently and as a team member./liliAbility to communicate and interact well with patients, staff, and volunteers./liliDemonstration of mature judgment, initiative, critical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail is essential./liliAbility to read and implement written instructions./liliAbility to relate to diverse communities./liliAbility to maximize Health Center flow with appropriate utilization of Flow Facilitator./liliProfessional appearance and attitude./liliMust be proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation./liliAbility and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County./liliReliable means of transportation./liliIf 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./li/ulpAbout this position:/pulliAbortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors./liliComply with agency medical protocols (unless Physician consult sought) at all times./liliPerform family planning services with intent to train on medication abortion (MAB) and procedural abortion (PAB) services, physical exams for all genders with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, male genital exams, cancer screening tests, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, Mid-Life Services counseling, and other types of more specialized procedures as indicated by Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) Medical Standards Guidelines (MSGs)./liliPerform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by PPLA MSGs./liliPerform examination and assessment of post-abortion clients including pelvic exams and labs when needed./liliAbility to interpret colposcopy results and/or follow-up plans for patients./liliMaintain PPLA standards of productivity. Minimum of 3 visits per hour and 18 work units./liliRecognize and treat minor deviations from the norm using PPLA MSGs and consulting with the Program Director, Charge Clinician, Senior Director of Clinical Services, Physician, Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer as needed./liliLabel, dispense, and prescribe all FDA approved birth control methods, including emergency contraception./liliPlacement and removal of long-acting reversible contraception such as IUDs and implants./liliPerform venipuncture, injections, and IV insertions./liliProficient in microscopy and interpretation of results./liliComplete and maintain Rh, Beta and medication abortion (MAB) follow-up logs./liliTrain or precept licensed health care professionals as needed./liliAct as a medical resource to and provide oversight of non-licensed staff./li/ulpThe following are responsibilities of Planned Parenthood clinicians as outlined in the medical standards and guidelines:/pulliSecures a complete health history, including gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial, performs a general screening physical examination, obtains and/or interprets appropriate diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests./liliProvide family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance to patients./liliCollaborate with other community agencies in providing comprehensive care when necessary./liliProvide appropriate management for individuals in need of reproductive related services, including contraception, infertility, and sexually transmitted infection treatment./liliServes as a resource for medical and procedural abortion services./liliConducts post-abortion follow-up examination with recognition of normal and abnormal findings and refers or collaborates with physician as appropriate./liliRecognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to individuals throughout the life cycle./liliAdditional assignments based on training and competency./li/ulpGenerous salary and benefits package includes:/pulliMedical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents/liliFree basic life/ADD policy with additional voluntary coverage options/liliShort Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies/lili403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match/liliMedical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans/liliPublic Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements/liliGenerous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits/liliCompany-paid renewal of medical license, BLS, and ACLS/lili$500 annually for CME conferences/lili3 paid days off annually to obtain CMEs/liliMalpractice coverage/li/ulullistrongBase hiring range: $75-80 per hour (Non-Exempt)/strong/li/ulpCompensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:/ppAt Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of we respect and honor all people, which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles./ppEqual Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability/p/div