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Alta Med
Pico Rivera, California

Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric (PER DIEM)

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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starts at $77/hour

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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

A Per-Diem Nurse Practitioner, under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director & Clinic Administrator, will provide medical services to clients, ensuring appropriate and professional medical services. Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate school of nursing.
  • Completed training in the diagnosis and management of common as well as 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 preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish and English 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 $77.25 hourly
  • 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 will provide independent and collaborative medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention for pediatric patients. They are responsible for ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and advising patients on continuing care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and current licensure in the State of California. Additionally, a valid BLS certification and certification as a Nurse Practitioner are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient examinationTreatment planningMedication prescriptionDiagnostic test orderingPatient educationClinical assessmentCollaborative care

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Alta Med holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 84 active listings.

Of the 41 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 59% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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