Coastal Kids is seeking a Per Diem APP to provide coverage in Bakersfield, California. Build a path to your future with the largest pediatric practice in the nation!

Position Overview:

• Per Diem opportunity in Bakersfield for an Outpatient Pediatrics APP
• Our per diem clinicians help support the other clinicians by filling in for them while out on leave or PTO; allowing them to enjoy the work-life balance all of our clinicians have come to appreciate.

Requirements:

• 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 in the state of California
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Why Choose Coastal Kids

• Join a physician-led organization that values your clinical voice and puts kids and families at the center of care
• Practice true whole-child medicine with integrated behavioral health support built into your team
• Work in a collaborative, well-supported environment designed to reduce administrative burden and prevent burnout
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on expanding access and improving outcomes for children and families
• Grow with a trusted, well-established pediatric group with a strong reputation across Southern California

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.

Join us at Coastal Kids and be a part of a team that values excellence, empathy, and innovation in pediatric healthcare. Together, we can shape a brighter and healthier future for the next generation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $85/hour. 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 it’s 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).

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.