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NP & PA Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis of healthcare contrasts—world-class tertiary care centers coexist with some of the nation's most under-resourced neighborhoods. The Los Angeles area is home to over 45 federally qualified health centers serving more than 1.5 million patients. These FQHCs provide essential primary care to LA's diverse, largely immigrant populations from Central and South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. LA's FQHCs tackle some of the nation's most complex public health challenges—including homelessness, dental disease, behavioral health disparities, and chronic disease management among uninsured populations.
Why Work in Los Angeles?
LA's FQHC patient population is among the most diverse in the nation—recent immigrants from Central/South America, Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, and beyond. California's FQHC sector has grown substantially and is recognized for innovation in integrated care models. While cost of living is 25–35% above the national average, the climate, outdoor access, and cultural richness make it appealing.
California NP Practice Authority
California has restricted practice authority—NPs must practice under standardized procedures with a supervising physician. However, FQHCs develop practical, collaborative procedures that allow meaningful autonomy. Full prescriptive authority including Schedule II–V is available within this framework.
Read the full California practice guide →Top FQHC Employers in Los Angeles
AltaMed Health Services
One of LA's largest FQHCs with 20+ locations serving over 400,000 patients annually. Specializes in immigrant communities with competitive compensation and clinical leadership pathways.
JWCH Institute
Operates multiple locations across central and south LA, serving homeless individuals and those with serious mental illness through innovative, patient-centered care.
QueensCare Health Centers
Serves low-income families, immigrants, and homeless populations across LA County with a strong focus on health equity.
Top Specialties in Los Angeles
Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
View all 27 jobs →Family Nurse Practitioner
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Family Nurse Practitioner
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Physician Assistant - Family Practice
KHEIR Community Clinic - Wilshire
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Physician Assistant - Family Practice
KHEIR Community Clinic
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
St. John's Well Child - Hyde Park
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
St. John's Well Child - Avalon Health and Access Center
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
St. John's Well Child - Louis Frayser
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
St. John's Well Child - Lincoln
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Physician Assistant - Family Practice
Northeast Community Clinic - Highland Park
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Comprehensive Community Health Centers - Eagle Rock
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Chinatown Service Center - Community Health Center
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
KHEIR Community Clinic - Wilshire
May qualify for NHSC loan repayment
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