Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Long Beach, CA

nova kind Health; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novakind Health seeks a California-licensed PA or NP to provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care in a patient-centered setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA/NP program, active CA PA-C or NP license, DEA, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years of outpatient primary care experience; strong communication and EHR proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
• Active, unrestricted California license (PA-C or NP).
• DEA license and BLS/ACLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wellness exams and document preventive metrics.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses, and develop treatment plans.
• Perform minor office procedures as needed.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Educate patients on chronic disease management and lifestyle changes.
• Maintain compliant charting and adhere to CA state regulations.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Patient-centered care

Chronic disease management

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

CA State License (PA-C/NP)

DEA License

BLS/ACLS Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Digital scheduling tools

Job description

novakind Health is redefining modern primary care by pairing clinical excellence with a streamlined, unhurried patient experience. We are seeking a California-licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver expert-level comprehensive care to our adult and geriatric patient panels. This role focuses heavily on patient-centered preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care.

The essential functions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor do they restrict the duties that may reasonably relate to this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Clinical Care Delivery: Conduct comprehensive wellness exams, take detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and document preventative health metrics.

Diagnosis & Treatment Management: Formulate accurate diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic studies (radiology, laboratory data), and develop evidence-based short- and long-term treatment plans.

Clinical Procedures: Perform minor, routine office-based procedures (e.g., suturing, minor skin/nail excisions, wart removals) safely and effectively.

Prescription & Care Coordination: Prescribe medications and therapies in compliance with California state regulations and DEA guidelines. Facilitate timely specialist referrals and therapeutic consultations.

Patient Education: Counsel and educate patients and families regarding chronic disease paths, preventive lifestyle modifications, and treatment compliance.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous, timely chart documentation within the EHR. Maintain appropriate supervisory relationships (for PAs) or standardized procedure protocols/independent review standards (for NPs) in strict accordance with California state laws.

Experience

Clinical Expertise: Strong foundation in adult and geriatric primary care medicine with a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience in an outpatient primary care setting.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain complex medical data clearly to patients, families, and team members.

Tech-Savviness: Proficiency with modern EHR systems, digital scheduling interfaces, and virtual care platforms.

Administrative Readiness: Possess an active National Provider Identifier (NPI) and meet all current Medicare/commercial insurance billing requirements.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Active, unrestricted California State License (PA-C or NP).

Active DEA License.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / ACLS Certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Novakind Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Employment Contingencies Any offer of employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, professional reference checks, and full verification of required clinical credentials, licenses, and insurability.