Pediatric NP/PA for Spina Bifida Clinic (PRN)

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children's Northern California is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Spina Bifida Program in a PRN capacity. The APP will work with Urology, Neurosurgery, PM&R, and other teams to care for children with spina bifida and complex neuromuscular conditions in outpatient clinics and inpatient settings.

Coverage focuses on Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Wednesday clinic coverage; one week per month covers inpatient services.

Qualifications

• PA degree from an accredited PA program.
• NP degree (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted PA license in state of practice.
• NCCPA certification.
• Current, unrestricted RN/APRN license in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and care plans with care team.
• Manage care for orthopedic and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre- and post-operative evaluations in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as allowed by licensure.
• Prescribe medications within scope and guidelines.
• Engage in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home care.

Skills

Communication skills

Pediatric assessment

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Trauma-informed care

Mentoring/teaching

Education

PA degree (ACPA/CA accredited)

NP degree (MSN or DNP)

NCCPA certification

RN/APRN license

DEA eligibility

Job description

Shriners Children's Northern California is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Spina Bifida Program in a PRN capacity. The APP will work with Urology, Neurosurgery, PM&R, and other teams to care for children with spina bifida and complex neuromuscular conditions in outpatient clinics and inpatient settings.

Coverage focuses on Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Wednesday clinic coverage; one week per month covers inpatient services.