Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner; PA​/NP

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP)

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• Physician-Surgery
• Full Time
  - Varies
• Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• $88.11/Hour - $117.05/Hour
• Req #:
• FTE:1
• Posted:
  
  April 16, 2026

Highland Hospital, located in Oakland, California, is a Level 1 Trauma Center serving a diverse patient population in the East Bay Area. As a provider of care to all patients, Alameda Health System delivers high-quality, accessible care to our community's most vulnerable patients. Our Trauma Team plays a critical role in the hospital’s mission, of serving all.

We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Trauma Team, primarily in the ICU. This role involves managing critically injured trauma patients, performing procedures, participating in rounds, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest level of care.

While prior trauma or critical care experience is preferred, we encourage new graduates or those eager to learn and grow in the field of acute trauma and critical care medicine to apply.

If you are passionate about trauma care and want to be part of a dedicated, mission‑driven team, we encourage you to apply!

Under general direction, assesses, evaluates and manages the health care needs of patients. Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks. Provides health care services and performs clinical procedures that require possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related duties as required.

NOTE:

Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Minimum Experience:

Demonstrated experience which would provide the knowledge and skill necessary for successful performance as a Mid‑Level Practitioner.

Preferred Experience:

One year in area of specialty (i.e. Cardiology, Neurology, G.I, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Hematology, etc.), PG Residency of ED experience or post‑graduate training in area of responsibility.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: ACLS, ATLS, SART, dependent on area of specialty.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: BLS
- Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: PALS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).

Required

Education:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program that conforms to the Board of Registered Nursing standards; OR successful completion of a Physician Assistant program of instruction in primary health care approved by the Physician Assisting Examining Committee; OR NCCPA for Physician's…