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West Coast Wound
Los Angeles, California

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician AssistantContract

Listed compensation

$150k

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Job Description

West Coast Wound & Skin Care / PATH is expanding its advanced clinical services and is seeking experienced, motivated Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our growing mobile care team.

This opportunity is ideal for a provider interested in delivering innovative, specialized treatments directly to patients in their homes and other approved care settings. The provider will perform PRP-related evaluations and treatments in accordance with established clinical protocols, applicable regulations, and the patient's individualized plan of care.

Join a growing organization focused on expanding access to specialized care while providing convenient, patient-centered treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient evaluations to determine clinical appropriateness for PRP therapy.

Administer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments within the provider's scope of practice, training, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Provide PRP treatments for appropriate clinical indications, including wound care and other approved therapeutic applications.

  • Travel to patient homes and other designated care settings throughout the assigned territory.
  • Review relevant medical history, medications, contraindications, and clinical documentation before treatment.

Obtain and document informed consent and educate patients and caregivers regarding the procedure, expected outcomes, risks, and post-treatment care.

Follow established protocols for specimen collection, processing, handling, preparation, and administration, as applicable to the treatment being performed.

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records, including procedure notes and treatment outcomes.
  • Monitor patients for adverse reactions and initiate appropriate follow-up or escalation when clinically indicated.
  • Collaborate with the clinical leadership team and other treating providers to coordinate patient care.
  • Follow all applicable infection prevention, patient safety, documentation, privacy, and quality assurance standards.
  • Maintain required licenses, certifications, training, and competency in PRP procedures.

Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
  • Current national certification appropriate to the provider's license.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Experience in wound care, regenerative medicine, orthopedics, dermatology, or other procedural specialties preferred.
  • Prior experience administering PRP injections or performing PRP procedures strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, specimen handling, and procedural safety.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the clinical team.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
  • Professional, patient-centered approach with a commitment to quality care.
  • Compensation & Contractor Benefits
  • Competitive 1099 compensation
  • Flexible scheduling based on provider availability and patient demand.
  • Opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of innovative clinical service lines.
  • Mobile care model that brings specialized treatments directly to patients.
  • Clinical protocols, onboarding, and service-specific training provided as applicable.

As a 1099 independent contractor, the provider is responsible for applicable taxes, professional expenses, and maintaining required licensure and insurance, as specified in the independent contractor agreement.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Innovative Care: Participate in the expansion of specialized PRP services.
  • Flexibility: Enjoy scheduling flexibility consistent with patient needs and service availability.
  • Meaningful Impact: Help patients access specialized treatments in convenient care settings.

Growth Opportunity: Work with an established mobile wound care organization expanding into additional clinical services.

How to Apply

Interested qualified NPs and PAs are encouraged to submit a resume highlighting relevant clinical experience, PRP training, procedural competencies, and geographic availability.

We look forward to connecting with providers who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

  • Location: Greater Los Angeles, California – Territory Based
  • Pay: 1099-150k+
  • Schedule: Flexible, based on patient volume and provider availability

West Coast Wound & Skin Care / PATH is committed to providing quality clinical services and building a network of qualified healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationMedical records maintenanceCommunication skills

Wound Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Wound Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In California, the Wound Care weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$199k (15 salary observations; 38 listings), vs ~$144k nationally (62 salary observations; 251 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 10% of Wound Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 38 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About West Coast Wound

Hospitals and Health Care
Burbank, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Clinical Protocols and Training Provided
Independent Contractor (1099)