Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Leadership opportunity in urgent care

Structured weekend rotation

Supportive administrative leadership

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for a full-time, on-site role in Apple Valley, CA.

You will deliver comprehensive primary care and urgent care services, manage patient panels, and coordinate holistic treatment plans under Medical Director guidance. The ideal candidate holds an MSN/DNP or ARC-PA PA program completion, CA NP/PA licensure, and DEA registration, with 2+ years of primary care experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) or ARC-PA accredited PA program completed.
• Active, unrestricted CA NP or PA license to practice medicine.
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and manage treatment plans for primary care patients.
• Order tests, interpret results, and refer to specialists; coordinate with case managers.
• Maintain high clinical standards and understand HCC coding requirements; participate in quality initiatives.
• Lead end-of-life and hospice discussions with patients and families when appropriate.
• Build relations across departments and participate in meetings to support the mission.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Clinical prioritization

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

MSN or DNP or ARC-PA PA program

CA NP/PA license

DEA registration

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)

Compensation: $155,000 – $170,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Apple Valley, California

We have partnered closely with a prominent regional medical group to secure a full-time, dedicated clinician for their primary care services division. We are currently seeking a dedicated, patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Urgent Care to join an established primary care team in Apple Valley, California.

Under the direction of the Medical Director, you will deliver comprehensive, high-quality primary care, manage designated patient panels, and coordinate holistic treatment plans to ensure excellent continuity of care. This position is ideal for a collaborative clinician who thrives on quality clinical care, exceptional customer service, and strong multidisciplinary communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, obtain detailed medical histories, establish accurate diagnoses, and manage evidence-based treatment plans for assigned primary care patients.
• Order diagnostic tests, interpret clinical results, and refer patients to specialized healthcare services to support continuity of care; collaborate closely with case managers as needed.
• Maintain high clinical practice standards, understand Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding requirements, and participate in organizational quality/performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead sensitive end-of-life and hospice discussions with patients and family members when clinically appropriate.
• Develop positive working relationships across clinical departments, participate actively in provider and staff meetings, and support the organization's overarching mission and values.

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), or successful completion of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Active, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of cumulative Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) experience across Primary Care and Outpatient Family Medicine settings, to include at least some exposure to Urgent Care care delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of primary care, preventative health, and managed care concepts.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and clinical prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills to build strong rapport with patients, families, and clinic staff.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Leadership opportunity within a growing urgent care service line
• Stable full-time schedule with structured weekend rotation
• Supportive administrative and physician leadership team