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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pediatric Dermatology department is looking to hire a Physician Assistant (PA) to assist in our outpatient clinics. Primary duties will be to provide direct patient care to patients from birth to adolescence with an array of skin conditions ranging from common diagnosis of acne and eczema to more complicated and rare skin diseases. As a PA in our department, you will be part of a team of physicians, fellows, residents, and physician assistants, practicing independently and as an extender. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating skin conditions, ordering and interpretation of tests, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medication. Primary hours will be Monday – Friday, no call is required. Our clinics include sites in San Diego, Escondido, Encinitas, Oceanside, and Murrieta. Rotation through all sites will be expected. Opportunities for continuing education are offered through our morning conferences, Grand Rounds in conjunction with University of California San Diego Dermatology department, and Vascular Lesion Clinic.

This position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. Functions independently in a staff position, implementing the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Performs within the scope of licensures and in accordance with hospital policies. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Also responsible for on-call duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree

Completion of a Physician Assistant Program

Current California Physician Assistant license

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

Furnishing number, State of California (w/in 1 year of employment)

DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications (within 1 year of employment)

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

Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission (w/in 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:

Master’s Degree

Two years of clinical nursing experience with emphasis in specialty area

Experience in specialty area as a Physician Assistant

Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills

Bilingual

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

Children’s Specialists of San Diego is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the healthcare sector. 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.

EOE including disability/vet