Family Medicine NP or PA - Dignity Health

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Group - Northridge is a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation. We are aligned with Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in California. We are recruiting a certified NP or PA to practice alongside our family practice physicians. Post-training practice experience highly preferred.

• Join established, well-respected multispecialty group (established in 1976)
• 100% outpatient practice
• Practice alongside tenured, well respected faculty
• Traditional practice hours; good work life balance

Acute care patients are cared for at Northridge Hospital Medical Center; a 424-bed, acute care facility, serving the Northridge community since 1955. The way in which we approach our patients and each other is ingrained in our culture, and can be summed up in two words: Hello humankindness.

Founded in 1976, Dignity Health Medical Group - Northridge, formerly known as Northridge Family Practice, is a multi-specialty group affiliated with Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in the nation and the largest hospital system in California. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Community Description

Enjoy an active Southern California lifestyle year-round. Socioeconomic, ethnically, and religiously diverse urban community located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley 30 minutes from the beach and downtown Los Angeles. Close to all amenities, including restaurants, shopping malls, amusement parks, Universal Studios and Citywalk, Dodger Stadium, J. Paul Getty Museum, Museum of America West, L.A. Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park Observatory, and numerous community parks and recreation centers. California State University Northridge, UCLA and USC are all nearby.

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Treatment Planning and Management:

• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention education.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Consult with physicians and specialists as needed.
• Coordinate patient care across various settings.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• A valid and unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
• Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
• Completion of state mandated educational courses

Pay Range
$64.90 - $74.51 /hour