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Job Description
nAt Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, our advanced practice providers are an essential part of delivering exceptional patient care. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassion, empowering our clinicians to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you'll have everything you need to build a rewarding career at one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
nThe Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team.
nAs an Urgent Care NP or PA, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients independently while collaborating with board-certified physicians and other members of the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and excellent communication skills to care for patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities
nnnEvaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions.
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nnObtain comprehensive medical histories and perform age-appropriate physical examinations.
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nnOrder, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies.
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nnDevelop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and prescribe medications as appropriate.
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nnPerform common urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, wound care, foreign body removal, and other office-based procedures within scope of practice.
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nnRecognize patients requiring a higher level of care and facilitate appropriate transfer or referral to the Emergency Department or specialty services.
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nnProvide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations.
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nnDocument patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
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nnCollaborate closely with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
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nnParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain clinical competency through continuing education.
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n nQualifications
nLicense/Certification Requirements
nnnCurrent California NP or PA license required.
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nnFurnishing Number and DEA registration required.
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nnNational certification required.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
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nnAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
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n nExperience
nnnMinimum one (1) year of NP or PA experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care setting strongly preferred.
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nnExperience managing patients across the lifespan is preferred.
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nnExperience performing common urgent care procedures is highly desirable.
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nnExperience with Epic electronic medical record preferred.
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n nWhy Cedars-Sinai?
nnnPractice in a collaborative, team-based environment alongside exceptional physicians and advanced practice providers.
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nnCare for a diverse patient population in a modern, well-equipped urgent care setting.
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nnAccess to leading specialists and seamless care coordination across the Cedars-Sinai network.
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nnCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
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nnOpportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement.
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nnJoin an organization consistently recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.
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n nIf you are a compassionate, adaptable Provider who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation team.
nCedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
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