Nurse Practitioner, Float, Geriatrics
Listed compensation
starts at $161K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
The Nurse Practitioner provides medical services to clients, ensuring appropriate and professional medical services.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate school of nursing.
- Completed training in the diagnosis and management of common and some complex medical conditions.
- Current licensure in the State of California.
- Certification as an Adult/Family/Pediatric/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Compensation
Pay for this job starts at $160,680.00 annually
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
- Benefits & Career Development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides professional medical services to clients within a community clinic setting. They are responsible for the diagnosis and management of both common and complex medical conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and current licensure in the State of California. A valid BLS certification and certification as an Adult, Family, Pediatric, or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 42 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 55% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Geriatrics median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Geriatrics listings in California | 25 active | 547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 55% no call · 81% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Geriatrics hiring demand | #8 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 32 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 175 postings, 297 closed |
| New Geriatrics listings | 217 in the last 30 days | 212 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Geriatrics pay trend | +2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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