Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Active DEA registration.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active Medi-Cal / Medicaid billing number (or immediate eligibility to enroll).
Ideally 3+ years of direct clinical practice experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care setting.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries in urgent care.
Perform minor outpatient procedures like wound care and suturing.
Order, perform, and interpret point-of-care lab tests and EKGs.
Order and interpret on-site diagnostic X-rays.
Deliver essential women's health services, including cervical cancer screenings.
Support integrated telehealth patient visits as needed.
Benefits
Top-tier medical health coverage.
Comprehensive dental plan.
Quarterly performance bonuses for CME expenses and licensing renewals.
Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $175,000 - $230,000 + benefits (commensurate with experience)
In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, high-touch outpatient care in a supportive, collaborative setting alongside skilled medical assistants cross-trained in radiography and clinical workflows. This position offers exceptional work-life balance with a concentrated schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing you four full days off each week in a vibrant coastal community.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries across standard urgent care presentations (e.g., upper respiratory infections, colds, and flu).
Perform minor outpatient procedures, including wound care, suturing, and skin closures.
Order, perform, and interpret point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs, blood draws, and TB screenings.
Order and interpret on-site diagnostic X-rays.
Deliver essential women's health services, including routine cervical cancer screenings.
Provide support for integrated telehealth patient visits as needed.
Required Qualifications & Licensure:
Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Active DEA registration.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active Medi-Cal / Medicaid billing number (or immediate eligibility to enroll).
Ideally 3+ years of direct clinical practice experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care setting.
Schedule & Shift Details:
Full-Time: Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total).
Clinic Operating Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 7 days per week.
Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits:
Top-tier medical health coverage.
Comprehensive dental plan.
Quarterly performance bonuses eligible to support CME expenses, licensing renewals, and professional fees.
Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend.
