Street Medicine NP/PA: Primary Care for Unsheltered

Wellness and Equity Alliance LLC; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Equity Alliance in Southern California is expanding a street medicine program delivering primary care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and infectious disease management to unsheltered populations in encampments, shelters, and field sites.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will collaborate with nurses, case managers, and other clinicians to promote preventive care, address health disparities, and coordinate services across communities served.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unexpired, unrestricted NP or PA license in California.
• Experience serving diverse populations and communities.
• Active BLS and CPR certifications.
• Medical Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial screenings, history, physicals, and preventive care per CA NP/PA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate patient records and verify documentation at visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assess health needs.
• Provide care for acute and chronic conditions in unsheltered populations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Develop and review care plans and follow-ups with patients.
• Prescribe or recommend medications and therapeutic interventions.
• Contribute to outreach and community health initiatives.

Skills

Medical Spanish

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Patient-centered communication

Education

NP license (CA)

PA license (CA)

Job description

Wellness Equity Alliance in Southern California is expanding a street medicine program delivering primary care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and infectious disease management to unsheltered populations in encampments, shelters, and field sites.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will collaborate with nurses, case managers, and other clinicians to promote preventive care, address health disparities, and coordinate services across communities served.