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Lynwood, California

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$60-$77/hr

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Job Description

Lynwood, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • ED/UCC experience preferred.
  • New grads welcome to apply.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • St. Francis Medical Center – Lynwood, California
  • Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • 323-bed facility with a 20-bed Emergency Department.
  • Annual volume of 70,000 with a 20%25 admit rate.
  • Vituity scribe support available.
  • All surgical and internal medicine specialties available except PICU and Burn ICU.

The Community

Lynwood, California, is a dynamic and vibrant city that offers both convenience and community, making it an exceptional place to work and call home.

Located in the heart of Los Angeles County, Lynwood provides easy access to major freeways, connecting residents to nearby landmarks like the iconic Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios, and the beaches of Long Beach and Venice.

  • The city itself is a hub of cultural diversity, with vibrant local events, and a strong sense of community.
  • Lynwood’s Mediterranean climate features warm, sunny summers and mild winters, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities like exploring nearby parks or attending local festivals.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
  • Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Annual Cash Bonus

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role is $60 - $77 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care as a member of the emergency department team. Collaborate with colleagues to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the facility's mission.

Requirements

Must hold current national certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Possession of ACLS, BLS, PALS, and a DEA license is required, with California state licensure considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTrauma careClinical assessmentDEA certificationMedical documentationTeam collaborationEmergency department operations

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 2.6
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lynwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$703k
Typical market rent
$2,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

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About Med America

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Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
4 weeks PTO annually, increasing to 6 weeks with tenure
Generous sick leave
Flexible scheduling
Annual cash bonus