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Hanford, California

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$60–$80 /hr

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Job Description

Hanford, 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.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.

Vituity offers an internship program at all 4 Adventist Health Hospital locations for those inexperienced in Emergency Medicine. This Vituity internship/new grad training program is up to three months long and involves both clinical and didactic experiences to help focus on learning good, quality medicine, so you can be a safe and confident Advanced Provider.

  • Current national certification, DEA, and ACLS are required.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.
  • The Practice – A Four – Hospital System
  • Adventist Health Selma – Selma, California
  • Adventist Health Tulare – Tulare, California
  • Adventist Medical Center – Reedley, California
  • Adventist Health Hanford – Hanford, California
  • A busy 26-bed ED, seeing roughly 150-170 patients per day.
  • Serving a 142-bed acute care rural/suburban hospital in the Central Valley.
  • Primary Stroke Center and soon-to-be STEMI Receiving Center.
  • Robust call panel, flexible scheduling, protection of care.
  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Certification.
  • Adventist hospitals across the Valley recognize Vituity as a leader in Academics.

The Community

Hanford, California, is a charming and affordable place to work and call home, nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.

Known for its rich agricultural roots, Hanford offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with easy access to larger cities like Fresno and Visalia.

The city is home to historic landmarks such as the Hanford Carnegie Museum and the Kings County Courthouse, which reflect its heritage.

Hanford is also close to natural attractions like the Sequoia National Park, offering hiking and outdoor adventures.

The seasonal weather is warm in the summer with mild winters, perfect for enjoying local parks and outdoor festivals.

The city’s friendly community, great schools, and lower cost of living make it an attractive option for families and those looking for a slower pace.

Hanford’s central location in California also provides convenient access to both coastal and mountain destinations.

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 - $80 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 critical care as an Advanced Provider within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center to improve patient lives. Collaborate with a full care team in a high-volume environment, treating approximately 150-170 patients per day.

Requirements

Requires national certification, DEA, and ACLS, with a California state license preferred. Candidates should be Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners, though new graduates are welcome and eligible for an internship program.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical MedicineStroke CareSTEMI ManagementPatient AssessmentDiagnostic SkillsInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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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 242 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Hanford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$366k
Typical market rent
$2,003/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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 · Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
AD&D Coverage
401k Retirement with Match
HSA
FSA