Overview

Frontera is seeking a Pediatric NP/PA in Central California for an outpatient locum tenens opportunity. The role offers $90–$100 per hour and a four-month assignment with the possibility of extension. Providers available for a December 1 or January 5 start are being sought for this full-time clinical opening.

This position focuses on pediatric care in a multispecialty outpatient practice. It is intended for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant whose credentials and experience support the assigned pediatric scope. The work is outpatient only, with minimal office-based procedures and collaboration with an established clinical team.

Position Details

• Full-time, in-person pediatric outpatient care in Central California.
• Initial assignment of four months with an extension option.
• Hourly compensation of $90–$100.
• Five eight-hour days or four nine-hour days per week.
• One evening shift per week and one Saturday per month.
• Additional evening or Saturday coverage may be scheduled for team vacation or continuing medical education needs.

The two schedule models involve different weekly hours: five eight-hour days total 40 hours, while four nine-hour days total 36 hours. The position is paid hourly. Availability should account for the evening and Saturday coverage requirements as well as the regular clinic schedule.

Clinical Work and Patient Scheduling

The assignment involves outpatient pediatric services and minimal office-based procedures. Providers work within their professional scope and alongside the practice’s multidisciplinary team. The organization identifies access to laboratory, imaging, and additional specialty services within its care network.

For temporary assignments of less than six months, the pediatric practice uses new-provider prebooking guidelines. For advanced practice providers, those guidelines list 24 appointments plus four additional slots for an eight-hour schedule, or 28 appointments plus four additional slots for a nine-hour schedule. These are booking guidelines, not a guarantee that every scheduled appointment will be completed.

• Provide pediatric outpatient care within your licensed scope.
• Perform the limited office-based procedures associated with the assignment.
• Maintain clinical documentation using the practice’s electronic medical record.
• Coordinate with supervising physicians and the clinic team.
• Provide the scheduled evening and Saturday coverage.

Practice Resources

The practice uses eClinicalWorks. Its pediatric practice description states that locum providers are not issued a laptop or dictation equipment. Physician supervision is provided by the clinic, consistent with its advanced practice roles. The assignment is based on direct, in-person care rather than remote visits.

Qualifications

Required

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credentials appropriate to pediatric practice.
• California professional licensure.
• Relevant pediatric outpatient experience and comfort with a busy clinic schedule.
• Availability for the four-month full-time assignment and stated evening and Saturday requirements.

Application Process

Submit your application for review. If your background and availability match the opening, a Frontera recruiter will contact you for an initial screening. The process then includes presentation to the practice, an interview with the hiring team, and credentialing upon mutual agreement. A start date is confirmed once the required clearance is complete.