Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bakersfield, CA (Coastal Kids Southwest)
Pediatric Associates · Bakersfield, CA
Posted November 4, 2026
Coastal Kids Southwest · 9802 Stockdale Highway Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA, US, 93311
Pay: $135,000 - $176,000 per year | Full-time | Req 4283
Coastal Kids Southwest is searching for a full-time APP to join our team!
Position Overview:
- Full-time (4 or 5 days per week)
- 12 week training provided for new graduate APPs
- Join a group of compassionate pediatricians and APPs to provide excellent care to Bakersfield
- EMR- eClinical Works
- Minimal Call
Comprehensive Benefits:
- MedicalDental/Vision - effective day ONE
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term disability
- 401K with company match
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Pediatric Associates covers your Medical Malpractice
- CME Opportunities
- Relocation Allowance
- AI Scribe Technology
- Pediatric Associates covers your licensure renewals and maintenance of board certification
Education, Licensure & Certification:
- Successful completion of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
- Physician Assistants must have passed the NCCPA certification exam
- Nurse practitioners must be board certified
- Nurse Practitioners must be certified by the ANCC or PNCB
- Current, Unrestricted DEA Licensed or the ability to obtain in the state of CA
- Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff memvership and priviledges as required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
Coastal Kids is Southern California's premier pediatric medical group, serving families for more than 25 years. With 21 offices across five counties, our team of 100+ dedicated providers are guided by our core values - Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence. As a physician-led practice, we focus on creating a collaborative work environment while using the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to deliver compassionate, personalized care from infancy to young adulthood.
The base compensation for this position in CA ranges from $135,000 to $176,000 This range reflects base salary only and does not include any bonuses, benefits, or additional incentives. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Offers are based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s education, work experience, and certifications, all of which are dependent on the requirements of the specific role. In addition to base salary, the Pediatrics Associates Family of Companies and its affiliates offer a comprehensive benefits package, potential incentive and recognition programs, and retirement planning (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements based on position, and division).
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employer
Pediatric Associates
Since 1955, Pediatric Associates Family of Companies and our network of practices across the country team members have been a notch above the rest.
With Coastal Kids in California, ABCD and MDMG in Texas, Arbor in Arizona, Tri-County in Pennsylvania, Mexico operations, and our operations based in New York and New Jersey, and Florida Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is proud to have expanded as much as we have and hope to grow even more in the future. We invite you to follow our path as we are the largest pediatric organization in the United States.
You will be part of a family that cares deeply about patients, team members, and the community. Our team members assist each other in learning and developing with our Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship, Medical Assistant Externship, and Skillbridge programs. With teamwork and combined efforts, our team members know they are going to make an impact on the lives of the patients they serve.