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Keck Medicine of USC
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Nurse Practitioner - Engemann Admin Student Health - Per Diem 8 Hours Rotating (Non-Union)

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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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

Prescribing medicationsClinical documentationInter-professional collaborationHealth history assessmentLaboratory test interpretationPatient educationClinical leadershipEvidence-based practice

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.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$151k–$250kFamily 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California226 active2,646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 46% no call · 63% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
6
<$165k
5
$165k-195k
6
$195k-225k
5
$225k-255k
1
$260k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
13%
PSLF eligible
13% this job
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,602 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.