Physician Assistant II / NP II - Orthopedics, Per Diem (Los Angeles)

This Physician Assistant II / NP II - Orthopedics, Per Diem (Los Angeles) position at Kaiser Permanente includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Kaiser Permanente is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical examinations, Diagnostic testing, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Pharmacologic interventions, Patient education, Orthopedics, Acute care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide primary and acute care to patients, including performing physical exams, diagnosing conditions, and developing management plans. They are responsible for ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic interventions, and maintaining com...