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# Lead Clinician - Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Certified Nurse Midwife opportunity at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Compensation:** $153k–$200k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/planned/5f05dc3f-6eb9-417d-977e-854a53d172b2

## Job description

We are looking for a licensed Lead at our First Avenue Family Planning Health Center.

This position is for an experienced and licensed Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Certified Nurse Midwife a Clinician Team. This role is a Lead Clinician role, with management responsibilities.

Bring your passion for reproductive healthcare to life by leading other providers and providing high-quality exams, diagnosis, treatment, education, and counseling. You’ll also be a go-to medical resource, supporting and empowering both licensed and non-licensed team members.

This role is considered Full-Time/Fully-Benefited and is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or a Certified Nurse Midwife licensed in the state of California.

This role comes with a very competitive salary and an amazing team!

In this role, you'll get to:

- Change lives.
- Manage other health center clinicians to ensure the provision of high quality, cost effective medical care and excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with other Healthcare providers, Physicians, and Management on patient care and clinical improvements.
- Partner with a Case Management team, which will communicate with patients on lab results, referrals, and other aspects of patient care.
- Gain new skills such as IUC retrievals, Nexplanon insertions, Cryotherapy, Bartholin Cyst I&D, and prescribe GAHT (Gender Affirming Hormone therapy).
- Receive a rigorous training and on-boarding program similar to a fellowship.
- Work in a supportive and professional nursing environment, where we believe in evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Work for an agency that fosters a culture of engagement, growth, and success in your field.
- Pursue continuing education opportunities to help you grow as a provider.

We are looking for Nurse Practitioners or a Physician Assistants or a Certified Nurse Midwives who:

- Hold an active California license as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Midwife.
- Have more than 1 year of healthcare experience as NP, CNM, or PA.
- Have previous leadership experience.
- Are eager to work in an environment that supports the agency’s commitment to equity and belonging.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Demonstrate compassion in providing patient care and supporting staff.
- Are willing to jump in to help with coverage if need be.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (highly preferred).

## About Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) is a nonprofit healthcare provider and advocacy organization delivering reproductive and sexual health services, education, and policy work across Southern California.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1963
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (affiliated with the national Planned Parenthood Federation of America)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Hospitals and Health Care (nonprofit)
- Target customers: B2C – individuals seeking reproductive and sexual health care, including contraception, abortion, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, and gender-affirming care; also serves communities through education and advocacy.
- Mission: “To ensure broad public access to sexual and reproductive health care through direct service, education, and advocacy.” [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)

## Products & Services
- **Direct Clinical Services**: In-person and telehealth medical services including well‑person exams, birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, abortion care, and gender‑affirming hormone therapy.
- **Sex Education**: Comprehensive sex education programs for youth and adults in schools and community settings.
- **Advocacy & Public Policy**: Grassroots and legislative advocacy to protect and expand reproductive rights and access to care.
- **Training & Professional Development**: Clinical training for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: 295 employees (as of mid‑2026, -1.7% YoY). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (funded through donations, grants, and patient revenue). Key talent sources include Kaiser Permanente, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health, and Scripps Health. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest)
- **Growth Signals**: Active job postings increased 150% year‑over‑year (10 positions posted as of Sept 2026); monthly posting growth of 42.9%. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest) The organization is expanding its reach and scope of care, focusing on equity and online health services. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand Trust & Mission**: Part of the most recognized reproductive healthcare organization globally, with deep community trust.
- **Integrated Care Model**: Combines direct clinical services, education, and advocacy under one roof, allowing holistic patient and community support.
- **Commitment to Equity**: Explicit focus on serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and youth populations; inclusive hiring and DEI programs are core to operations. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/working-at-planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest/)
- **Skilled Workforce**: High concentration of medical professionals (28% of staff) and strong ties to top regional health systems and universities for talent recruitment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Access & Equity**: Expand care to underserved communities, increase abortion access, grow online health services, and improve health equity. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)
- **Operational Resilience**: Strengthen infrastructure, decision‑making, and staff engagement to navigate legal/political changes and societal disruptions.
- **Community Well‑Being**: Improve staff economic well‑being, workplace equity, and broader social conditions. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose‑Driven**: Employees work on the front lines of reproductive rights and health equity, with a clear mission to ensure access for all.
- **Inclusive Culture**: Strong commitment to DEI with Employee Resource Groups, bias‑mitigated hiring, and ongoing training in cultural humility. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/working-at-planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest/)
- **Professional Development**: Onboarding program, training opportunities, and career advancement pathways.
- **Work Environment**: All open positions (as of Sept 2026) are on‑site at health centers in San Diego, Riverside, Corona, Vista, and Imperial Valley. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planned)
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly mentioned, but the organization emphasizes staff well‑being and psychological safety.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planned)
3. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/working-at-planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest/)
4. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)
5. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/opportunities/)

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