Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 152 000; Temps partiel

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Résumé du poste

Shriners Children's Northern California is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Spina Bifida Program in a PRN capacity. You will work with urology, neurosurgery, PM&R, and other specialties to deliver comprehensive care for children with spina bifida and related neuromuscular conditions.

The role covers outpatient clinics and inpatient support, with a flexible schedule focused on Tuesdays 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent required.
• Current, unrestricted PA license in the state of practice.
• Certification by NCCPA required.
• MSN or DNP for NP pathway acceptable with board certification in specialty.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical exams for pediatric patients.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and care plans with supervising physicians.
• Manage care for orthopedic and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, labs, and tests within licensure and protocol.
• Prescribe medications and participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences.
• Maintain licensure and training in compliance with regulations.

Formation

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent)

Current Physician Assistant license in state of practice

NCCPA certification

MSN or DNP for NP

ANCC/AANP board certification in applicable specialty

Description du poste

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Shriners Children's Northern California is seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program in a PRN capacity.

This unique opportunity allows an advanced practice provider to work alongside specialists in Urology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), and other disciplines to provide comprehensive care for children with spina bifida and other complex neuromuscular conditions.

The APP will participate in multidisciplinary outpatient clinics and provide inpatient support, managing approximately six patients per half-day clinic session and one to two inpatients during designated coverage periods.

This position is based exclusively at Shriners Children's Northern California and does not require call, weekend, holiday, or after-hours coverage. Coverage needs are primarily focused on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Wednesday clinic coverage. In addition, the provider will support inpatient Spina Bifida services one week per month, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. At minimum, candidates must be available to provide Tuesday clinic coverage and morning inpatient coverage during the designated week each month.

The hourly compensation range for this position is $78.33 to $110.59 per hour. Placement within the range is determined by factors including relevant advanced practice experience, specialized clinical expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
• Manage care for specialty populations including orthopedic and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management in both inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, lab work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
• Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with the scope of practice and Shriners Children's policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated, integrated care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses using the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Provide mentorship or precepting to clinical staff or trainees as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, including infection control and documentation standards.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure as assigned to support patient care and organizational goals.
• Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

If Physician Assistant

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

If Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or equivalent board certification in applicable specialty area, such as P