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Physician Assistant, Inpatient Acute Care - Medical Unit

United States, San Diego Employment contract 67.58 - 92.93 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence. It’s not just caring about children that makes our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses. Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!

Job Responsibility

The Acute Care Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well Acute Care patients collaboratively for the designated care service division. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1 Year of Experience
  • BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association)
  • Ped Adv Life Support Prov(American Heart Association)
  • Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
  • Current California Physician's Assistant License
  • Successful completion of Medical Staff Credentialing
  • Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than 3 months of employment
  • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance II, Iln, III, Illn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice
  • if employee required to have DEA, employee will request Medical Staff Privileges form and will go thru the AHP Med Staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree
  • 2 years of experience in a Direct Clinical Care Position within Specialty area if no acute care PA experience
  • Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills

What we offer

  • Competitive salaries
  • robust benefits
  • generous paid time off
  • retirement savings with contribution match
  • employee recognition
  • Team Rady events and celebrations
  • Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (match that increases with years of service)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year, paid time off for seminars)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Annual merit increases
  • longevity increases
  • success sharing
  • paid leave cash-out program
  • Awards & Recognition (Milestone awards, CARES recognition)
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness program
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