EMS ADVANCED PROVIDER (Revised 12-04-25)

Salary : $130,082.00 - $190,175.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 2341 O 2025 / 11 / 21 R

Department : Fire Civilian

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$130,082 to $190,175

NOTE :

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

An EMS Advanced Provider provides scheduled and unscheduled non-emergent patient care both directly and via telehealth to the ill and injured within the pre-hospital setting. The EMS Advanced Provider may act as lead worker to staff involved in the pre-hospital care delivered through the Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) and Telemedicine Program (TLP), which are included in the Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) alternate service delivery model to render mobile integrated healthcare. The EMS Advanced Provider provides medical treatment which includes obtaining patient histories, administering and prescribing medication, conducting diagnostic tests, performing routine medical procedures and consulting with other social services and healthcare professionals. The EMS Advanced Provider may provide secondary caller interrogation for specifically designated low acuity 911 calls in the Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) dispatch center.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• One year of full-time paid experience as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant in an emergency department or urgent care setting; and
• Licensed as a :

Registered Nurse and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing with documentation of education and training as a Nurse Practitioner in family practice or emergency medicine, and possess a current license, Furnishing Number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number; or

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) by a national center such as the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); or

PROCESS NOTES

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order : 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight : Training and Experience Questionnaire : 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background, personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following : Judgment and Decision Making; Composure; Interpersonal Skills; Customer Service; Follow Written Directions; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of : Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and scene safety, including spatial awareness and pertinent California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal / OSHA) regulations; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : medical treatment processes and procedures, such as obtaining a patient's pulse rate, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure; medical equipment and tools, including their proper application; emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures; medications used to provide medical care and treatment, including their proper application; medical pathophysiology and diagnosis, including associated medical treatment processes and procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under EMS Advanced Provider.

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire. Candidates that do not complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire as required will not be considered further in this examination. It is anticipated that the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered during the period of TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 to TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026.

Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the requirements, and in accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2 as stated above, will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate's qualifications, as described on the candidate's Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel.

APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO

If you receive and accept a conditional job offer, appointment is subject to :

NOTES :

Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN

ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to :

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees :

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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information :

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

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I am currently :

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REQUIREMENT #1 :

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant in an emergency department or urgent care setting :

IMPORTANT NOTE :

You MUST provide detailed information, including examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #2a :

I am licensed as a Registered Nurse and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing with documentation of education and training as a Nurse Practitioner in family practice or emergency medicine, and possess a current license, Furnishing Number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

You MUST ATTACH A COPY of the required certificates to the on-line application at the time of filing . The requested copies must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and you will NOT be considered further in this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #2b :

I am licensed as a Physician Assistant with documentation of education and training as a Physician Assistant in family practice or emergency medicine, and possess a current license and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

You MUST ATTACH A COPY of the required certificates to the on-line application at the time of filing . The requested copies must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and you will NOT be considered further in this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #3a :

I am certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) by a national center such as the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

IMPORTANT NOTE :

You MUST ATTACH A COPY of the required certificates to the on-line application at the time of filing . The requested copies must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and you will NOT be considered further in this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #3b :

I am certified as a Physician Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

IMPORTANT NOTE :

You MUST ATTACH A COPY of the required certificates to the on-line application at the time of filing . The requested copies must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and you will NOT be considered further in this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #4 :

I am certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, an Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider, and a Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Provider through the American Heart Association.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

You MUST ATTACH A COPY of the required certificates to the on-line application at the time of filing . The requested copies must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and you will NOT be considered further in this examination.

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CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE :

I have a valid California driver's license.

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CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE :

Please indicate your California driver's license number and expiration date in the text box below.

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IMPORTANT NOTE : I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

Required Question