Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) - Highland Hospital

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 121,380 - 161,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Generous pay scale

Job summary

Alameda Health System is hiring a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. The role involves assessing and managing patients’ healthcare needs, performing diagnostic tasks, and providing clinical services requiring advanced knowledge and skills. Applicants should have completed a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and possess necessary certifications. The position offers a pay range of $88.11 - $117.05 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience necessary for successful performance.
• One year in specialty area preferred.
• Possession of required licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and manage health care needs of patients.
• Order and perform laboratory tests per protocol.
• Consults with physicians regarding patient health status.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Medical knowledge

Ability to teach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner training program

Physician Assistant program

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number

Job description

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) - Highland Hospital Internal Only

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• FQHC HGH HCP 5
• Full Time - Day
• Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• $88.11 - $117.05 / Hour
• Req #: 43981-32705
• FTE: 1
• Posted: May 7, 2026

Summary

Under general direction, assesses, evaluates and manages the health care needs of patients. Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks. Provides health care services and performs clinical procedures that require possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Consults with physicians as necessary regarding health status of patients; refers complex cases to appropriate resources.

2. May participate in annual performance reviews as needed.

3. Orders and/or performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocol.

4. Performs history and complete physical examinations of patients either in a general medical setting or within the context of specialty clinics to which assigned; assesses the clinical status of patients; establishes and maintains health records.

5. Plans a program of care, seeking consultation with physicians, other professional staff, patients and families as needed or as required. Formulates problem lists based on clinical findings.

6. Provides and evaluates patient care according to protocol’s and quality assurance program criteria.

7. Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications, is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience: Demonstrated experience which would provide the knowledge and skill necessary for successful performance as a Mid-Level Practitioner.

Preferred Experience: One year in area of specialty (e.g. Cardiology, Neurology, G.I, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Hematology, etc.), PG Residency of ED experience or post‑graduate training in area of responsibility.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: ACLS, ATLS, SART, dependent on area of specialty.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification – AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).

Required Education: Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program that conforms to the Board of Registered Nursing standards; OR successful completion of a Physician Assistant program of instruction in primary health care approved by the Physician Assisting Examining Committee; OR NCCPA for Physician's Assistant; graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: For Nurse Practitioners, possession of a current Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing AND Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); OR Certification by the National Certification Corporation as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).

Required Licenses/Certifications: For Physician Assistants, a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number AND Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; OR possession of a valid Certificate as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

PAY RANGE: $88.11/Hour – $117.05/Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.