Nurse Practitioner (Freemont Clinic)

This full-time Nurse Practitioner position at UMMA's Fremont Clinic in Los Angeles offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based primary care to underserved communities. UMMA is a Muslim-founded community health center whose mission is to provide high-quality healthcare to all, regardless of ability to pay, grounded in Islamic values of service, compassion, human dignity, social justice, and ethical conduct.

Role Overview

As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll serve as a primary care provider, delivering compassionate, evidence-based medical services to UMMA's diverse patient population. The position includes supervisory responsibilities for medical assistants and Licensed Vocational Nurses, as well as mentoring opportunities for volunteers, students, and junior clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments: obtain medical history, review allergies, current medications, immunization status, and social determinants of health
• Document thorough SOAP notes and maintain accurate, timely clinical charting
• Order, interpret, and appropriately utilize lab work, pathology, and radiology results in treatment planning
• Prescribe evidence-based treatments and medications; counsel patients on side effects, compliance, and alternatives
• Administer vaccinations and provide preventive care aligned with HEDIS and national standards
• Deliver prenatal and postnatal care; provide family planning services in compliance with Title X regulations
• Perform minor surgical and clinical procedures within scope of granted privileges
• Address all identified care gaps during patient visits and follow up on high-risk or emergency cases
• Conduct occupational and insurance-related physicals
• Refer patients to specialists as clinically indicated
• Educate patients on nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and health maintenance
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and clinical team meetings
• Maintain professional licensure and current clinical knowledge
• Contribute to the on-call coverage schedule, including one Saturday per month as needed
• Respond promptly to clinical communications and support billing accuracy through timely documentation

Requirements

• California Board of Registered Nursing Nurse Practitioner certificate and active DEA license
• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing
• Valid California nursing license
• Board certification or board eligibility (certification preferred)
• Leadership and management experience preferred
• Spanish language proficiency preferred
• Post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and background check required
• Required immunizations: Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, TDAP, and TB screening
• Physical demands: ability to stand, sit, and speak for extended periods; lift 10–25 lbs; frequent local travel by personal vehicle

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $135,000–$160,000 annually, based on experience tier (NP I, 0–3 years: $135,000–$145,000; NP II, 3+ years with expanded duties: $145,000–$160,000). Starting salaries follow UMMA's established compensation plan. Providers meeting specified service commitments are eligible for a $15,000 retention bonus.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; accidental death and supplemental life coverage; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance; 403(b) retirement plan; employee discounts; extended Friday lunch period; paid holidays; and paid time off accruing from day one. UMMA also offers ongoing professional recognition and opportunities for career development within a mission-aligned healthcare organization.