Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Correctional Healthcare

About the Position

Join the City of Los Angeles team as an Advanced Practice Provider, playing a critical role in the healthcare delivery system within the LAPD correctional facilities. You will provide high-quality medical care to diverse populations, ensuring health stability and safety within a structured environment.

Main Missions

• Conduct comprehensive medical history collection and perform detailed physical examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to ensure accurate clinical assessments.
• Evaluate complex medical conditions and develop effective treatment plans.
• Administer medical care and treatments in strict accordance with departmental standardized protocols and procedures.
• Manage patient care within the specific context of correctional healthcare settings.

Candidate Profile

• Licensed Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).
• Ability to work effectively within standardized medical protocols and departmental procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in high-stakes environments.
• Resilience and adaptability to work within correctional healthcare facilities.

Required Skills

• Advanced Clinical Assessment
• Diagnostic Interpretation
• Patient Care Management
• Medical Protocol Compliance
• Emergency Medical Response

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $130,082 to $190,175 per year.
• Professional certification bonus (5.5%) and shift differentials (Night: 8.25%, Night Shift: 5.5%).
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Exceptional work-life balance with a 3/12 work schedule.
• Generous leave policy: 13 paid holidays, annual leave, floating holidays, and sick leave.
• Retirement plans and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).