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Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Gastroenterology - Children's Specialist of San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States


This employment opportunity is being recruited by Rady Children’s Hospital‑San Diego on behalf of Children's Specialists of San Diego.

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Rady Children’s Hospital is looking for a full‑time Advanced Practice Practitioner to join our growing team providing care for children with gastrointestinal diseases. The role involves caring for patients with various gastrointestinal disorders in an outpatient setting, collaborating with physicians, dieticians, social workers, therapists, and a psychologist, and contributing to the division’s educational curriculum.

Job Summary – Nurse Practitioner
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive physical assessment, treatment, psychosocial support, referral, and health education to children and families in clinical, school, and in‑home settings. The practitioner functions as a primary care provider, clinical leader, educator, researcher, care coordinator, and consultant, working under the supervision of a physician. Tasks include performing within the scope of licensure, adhering to hospital policies, and may involve on‑call duties as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Current California Nurse Practitioner license

Current CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

Furnishing number, State of California – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

Medicare Billing number (NPI‑National Provider Identifier) – Must obtain within 6 months of employment

Certification: Nurse Practitioner, National – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

Successfully complete the requirements of the delegations of Services for the assigned division

Preferred Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner

Two years of experience in clinical nursing with emphasis in specialty area

Experience in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner

Formal in‑service education and/or lecturing skills

Bilingual skills desired

Job Summary – Physician Assistant
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive physical assessment, treatment, psychosocial support, referral, and health education to children and families in clinical, school, and in‑home settings under the supervision of a licensed physician. The practitioner functions as an advanced practice provider, clinical leader, educator, researcher, care coordinator, and consultant, performing within licensure scope and hospital policies. Duties may include on‑call responsibilities as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications – Physician Assistant

Master’s Degree

Completion of a Physician Assistant Program

Current California Physician Assistant License

Current CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

Medicare Billing number (NPI‑National Provider Identifier) – Must obtain within 6 months of employment

Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

Successfully complete the requirements of the PA Practice Agreement for the assigned division

Preferred Qualifications – Physician Assistant

2 years of experience in a direct clinical care position with emphasis in specialty area

Experience in specialty area as a Physician Assistant

Formal in‑service education and/or lecturing skills

Bilingual skills desired

The expected hiring range for this position is $61.30 to $84.29 per hour.

Children’s Specialists of San Diego is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.

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