Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA/CNM/WHNP) (Merced) - New Grads Welcome
Listed compensation
$74-$78/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Clinician l - NP/PA/CNM/WHNP
- Merced, CA
- Hiring at $74-78/hour
- Full-Time | 40 hours a week
Why Work With Us?
At PPMM, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality health care – no matter who they are or where they come from. When you join our team, you become part of a mission to protect and expand reproductive freedom.
You’ll serve a diverse patient population with compassion and clinical excellence in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
This is a meaningful opportunity to provide contraceptive care, abortion services, STI testing and treatment, gender-affirming services, and preventive care — all while being part of a collaborative care team.
We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients.
We Support Our Clinicians With
- Healthy work-life balance with standard health center hours and generous PTO accrual
- No after-hours charting
- Comprehensive 6-month training program
- Supportive, team-based clinical environment
- Full-time, benefits-eligible role (medical, dental, vision, retirement )
- CME support and ongoing professional development
The salary provided is pay for Clinician I upon completion of our robust 4-6 month training and a positive 6-month review, Clinician I employees are promoted to Clinician II.
- What You’ll Do
- Clinical Care
- Review and interpret the medical and social history of both male and female reproductive health patients;
- Perform appropriate medical screening procedures/exams for both male and female patients;
- Interpret laboratory data, order additional laboratory investigations when indicated and ensure appropriate follow-up;
- Provide a full range of contraceptive methods, including self-administered options and injections.
- Perform medical assessment and management of basic STI and genito-urinary conditions for both male and female patients;
- Provide medication abortion, as indicated.
- Prescribe and educate on emergency contraception.
- Diagnose and treat uncomplicated STIs and genitourinary conditions.
- Perform wart treatment and basic dermatological procedures.
- Provide gender-affirming hormone therapy and related care.
- Offer premenopausal and menopausal health services.
- Act as a medical consultant to clinic staff;
- Manage emergency situations in the health center;
- Participate in staff meetings relating to center management and provides staff training in current medical procedures which are relevant to reproductive health;
- Contribute to achieving health center productivity goals.
- Demonstrate PPMM customer service standards;
- Assist in other areas of center support work as required.
Patient-Centered Exams & Management
- Conduct and interpret medical histories for sexual and reproductive health visits.
- Perform pelvic and breast exams, Pap smears, and other screening procedures.
- Order and interprets laboratory tests; ensure timely follow-up.
- Manage urgent health situations that arise during clinic operations.
Team Engagement
- Act as a clinical resource for medical assistants and support staff.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute to clinic productivity and quality benchmarks.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Women’s Health NP (WHNP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) program.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.
- Board Certification
- CPR/BLS certification (current or within 30 days of hire).
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to thrive in a team-based environment.
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Windows-based systems)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in reproductive health, OB/GYN, gender-affirming care, or family planning.
- Commitment to providing care that is respectful, inclusive, and affirming to all patients.
Questions? Contact careers@ppmarmonte.org [careers@ppmarmonte.org]
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraceptive services, STI treatment, and gender-affirming care in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient histories, perform clinical exams, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited NP, PA, WHNP, or CNM program with a current, unrestricted California license and Board Certification. CPR/BLS certification is required, and a strong customer service mindset is essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA/CNM/WHNP) (Merced) - New Grads Welcome at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Nurse Midwife — ranked against 357 active Nurse Midwife listings on WeekdayDoc.
Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 20 active listings.
Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 10% in nurse midwife | ranked against 357 Nurse Midwife listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $154k–$162k | Nurse Midwifery NP median $217k (middle half $172k–$234k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Midwifery NP listings in California | 35 active | 362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 72% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Midwifery NP hiring demand | #3 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 47 days · 15% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 131 postings, 106 closed |
| New Nurse Midwifery NP listings | 127 in the last 30 days | 140 the 30 days before (−9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Midwifery NP pay trend | +8.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index20 active listings |
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