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Stockton, California

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$68-$78/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Stockton, CA – Seeking Urgent Care Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Urgent Care Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in Urgent Care 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 890 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 Urgent Care physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • Current national certification, DEA, and BLS are required.
  • ACLS and PALS are preferred.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • GVHC - Stockton - E. Hammer – Stockton, California
  • At Vituity, Advanced Providers are respected, empowered, and involved in making a difference at the clinical level and leadership level.
  • Share and receive support from a network of 5,000+ clinicians.
  • Unparalleled professional development opportunities, including fellowships, internships, and a stipend for professional growth.

The Community

Stockton, California, located in the Central Valley, is a vibrant city with a diverse community and a rich cultural history.

Known for its historic Stockton Channel and the beautiful Haggin Museum, the city offers a mix of urban amenities and natural beauty.

The Stockton Waterfront provides scenic views and recreational opportunities, while nearby parks like Oak Grove Regional Park offer outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and boating.

Stockton's location is perfect for those who enjoy easy access to both the Bay Area and Sierra Nevada, making it ideal for weekend getaways.

The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters, perfect for enjoying the area's many events, including the Stockton Asparagus Festival and the Bob Hope Theatre.

With affordable living, a growing economy, and a rich cultural landscape, Stockton is an exciting place to work and call home.

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 $68 – $78 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 high-quality clinical care to patients in an urgent care setting as part of an integrated healthcare team. Participate in leadership initiatives and contribute to the clinic's mission of improving patient lives.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with current national certification, DEA registration, and BLS certification. ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred, and a California state license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipPatient carePhysical examinationDiagnosisTreatment planningCollaborationMedical documentationHealth assessmentEmergency response

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 4.2
Better work-life than 50% of Urgent Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 814 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
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.

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

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) with $1.20 match up to 6%
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter)
4 weeks PTO annually, increases to 6 weeks
Flexible scheduling
Annual cash bonus
Professional Expense Reimbursement