Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 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 to accommodate patient access in the event of a callout or health center disruption.
• Must 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)
• Must provide and have 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.
• Ability and 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.

About this position:

• Abortion 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.
• Comply with agency medical protocols (unless Physician consult sought) at all times.
• Perform 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 (MS&Gs).
• Perform, order, and interpret 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. 
• Ability to interpret colposcopy results and/or 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 with the Program Director, Charge Clinician, Senior Director of Clinical Services, Physician, Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer 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.

The following are responsibilities of Planned Parenthood clinicians as outlined in the medical standards and guidelines:

• Secures 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.
• Provide family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance to patients.
• Collaborate with other community agencies in providing comprehensive care when necessary.
• Provide appropriate management for individuals in need of reproductive related services, including contraception, infertility, and sexually transmitted infection treatment.
• Serves as a resource for medical and procedural abortion services.
• Conducts post-abortion follow-up examination with recognition of normal and abnormal findings and refers or collaborates with physician as appropriate.
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to individuals throughout the life cycle.
• Additional assignments based on training and competency. 

Generous salary and benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
• Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
• Company-paid renewal of medical license, BLS, and ACLS
• $500 annually for CME conferences
• 3 paid days off annually to obtain CMEs
• Malpractice coverage
• Base hiring range: $75 per hour (Non-Exempt)