General Pediatrics Advanced Practice Provider at Pediatric Associates – Bakersfield, California

Coastal Kids is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Riverwalk office in Bakersfield, California. Build a path to your future with the largest pediatric practice in the nation!

Position Overview:

Comprehensive Benefits:

Experience Required

2+ years of experience working as a general pediatrics provider is required.

Education:

• Successful completion of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Physician Assistants must have passed the NCCPA certification exam
• Nurse Practitioners graduating after July 1, 2006, must be board certified
• Nurse Practitioners must be certified by the ANCC or PNCB
• Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine or the ability to obtain in the State of California
• Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of California
• Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership

Coastal Kids is Southern California's premier pediatric medical group serving families for more than 25 years. With 21 offices across five counties, our team of 100+ dedicated providers are guided by our core values - Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence. As a physician-led practice, we focus on creating a collaborative work environment while using the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to deliver compassionate, personalized care from infancy to young adulthood.

Coastal Kids Pediatric Care is part of the Pediatric Associates Family of Companies whose mission is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment. Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states, plus Mexico. Founded in 1955, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The expected base salary range for this position, located in Bakersfield, CA, is $130,000 -$133,900 for NP/PA's. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Pediatric Associates offers are based on several factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s education, work experience, and certifications, all of which are dependent on the requirements of the specific role. In addition to base salary, the Pediatrics Associates Family of Companies and its affiliates offers a comprehensive benefits package, potential incentive and recognition programs, and retirement planning (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements based on position and division).

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