Nurse Practitioner - Engemann Admin Student Health - Per Diem 8 Hours Rotating (Non-Union)
Listed compensation
$72.8-$120.12/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards.
The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession.
Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area.
The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care.
The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs).
USC Care Medical Group serves as the sole physician entity reporting to the USC Health System, uniting faculty clinical practice under Keck Medicine of USC.
This entity oversees clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and core enterprise functions including billing, contracting, and financial operations.
The organization encompasses 17 clinical departments, with approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff delivering care across more than 80 locations from Kern County to Orange County and into Las Vegas.
USC Care Medical Group is the engine for patient-centered growth—advancing quality, safety, access, and financial strength through integrated, system-level thinking that transcends silos and traditional models.
By building bridges across the enterprise, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology, we deliver seamless, 5-Star access and service while expanding clinical reach and diversified models of care.
Our work fuels a sustainable cycle of good health—organizationally, financially, and within the communities we serve—driving continued growth from within and beyond the system’s boundaries.
The hourly rate range for this position is $72.80 - $120.12. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care, including physical exams, diagnostic procedures, and prescribing interventions. They also collaborate with inter-professional teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care flow.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Nurse Practitioner with specialized skills in clinical practice and patient management. Candidates must be capable of performing comprehensive physical examinations and documenting findings according to evidence-based standards.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 46 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 46% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
In California, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$160k (327 salary observations; 611 listings), vs ~$134k nationally (2,235 salary observations; 8,061 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $151k–$250k | Family Medicine median $239k (middle half $239k–$239k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $160k median in California | $134k nationally (+19%)327 state / 2,235 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$181k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in California | 226 active | 2,646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 46% no call · 63% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
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