Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Sequoia Family Medical Center

Porterville, California

Unit: Pediatric

Posted Jun 18

Unit and setting: Outpatient
License: NP license California Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant License (Preferred)California Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant License
Term: Permanent

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Sequoia Family Medical Center (SFMC) is an outpatient family medicine practice headquartered in Porterville, California, with an additional location in Earlimart, CA. The center offers multiple service lines including Family Practice, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Chiropractic care, and ENT services, with…

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Sequoia Family Medical Center is searching for a Full Time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who shares the same values and commitment to our patients as the rest of our medical staff.

100% outpatient with a mix of scheduled and walk in patients.
Start by seeing mostly walk in patients and build a patient panel of your own over time
New graduates will gain experience and feel supported by our team of over 20 experienced providers.
Experienced PAs and NPs will benefit from our efficient patient flow and established practice
Multiple practice opportunities: Family Practice, Pediatrics and Urgent Care
We are located in Central California with easy access to outdoor mountain activities, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Yosemite and Las Vegas.

Compensation

$142K - $195K Total Potential Comp
Productivity Bonus
401K with Match
Group Employed with great benefits
We offer very competitive salary based on experience and a substantial productivity bonus. In addition, our employees benefit from a 401K with a match, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, long term and short term disability insurance and life insurance. If needed we will also help with relocation expenses.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $142,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Pediatrics
Urgent Care

Supplemental Pay

Bonus opportunities
Signing bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience

Primary care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/

Certification

California Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
DEA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

Porterville, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Porterville, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Porterville, CA

Porterville, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,148/mo
Household income: $60,461/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Porterville, CA

NeighborhoodsPorterville's residential layout divides between historic central districts and newer suburban developments. Downtown clusters around Main Street and West Olive Avenue, featuring older bungalows and walkable access to local businesses. North Porterville is a favored destination for hospital staff and growing families, characterized by newer subdivisions, well-maintained streets, and proximity to Porterville High School. East Porterville trends quieter and semi-rural, where larger lots and ranch properties edge against the Sierra foothills, while West Porterville features expanding tract housing developments close to suburban shopping centers.

Porterville's residential layout divides between historic central districts and newer suburban developments. Downtown clusters around Main Street and West Olive Avenue, featuring older bungalows and walkable access to local businesses.

North Porterville is a favored destination for hospital staff and growing families, characterized by newer subdivisions, well-maintained streets, and proximity to Porterville High School. East Porterville trends quieter and semi-rural, where larger lots and ranch properties edge against the Sierra foothills, while West Porterville features expanding tract housing developments close to suburban shopping centers.

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Getting aroundCommutes within Porterville are exceptionally brief, typically running under twenty minutes across the city. Clinical professionals working at Sierra View Medical Center encounter minimal traffic on major corridors such as West Henderson Avenue, West Olive Avenue, and California State Route 65. With public transit accounting for less than one percent of daily travel, personal vehicles are essential for work shifts and errands. For major retail runs to warehouse stores or regional shopping centers, residents face a roughly forty-five-minute drive north to Visalia or south to Bakersfield.

Commutes within Porterville are exceptionally brief, typically running under twenty minutes across the city. Clinical professionals working at Sierra View Medical Center encounter minimal traffic on major corridors such as West Henderson Avenue, West Olive Avenue, and California State Route 65. With public transit accounting for less than one percent of daily travel, personal vehicles are essential for work shifts and errands.

For major retail runs to warehouse stores or regional shopping centers, residents face a roughly forty-five-minute drive north to Visalia or south to Bakersfield.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: ficustree.ai Source 3: livability.com Source 4: niche.com

OutdoorsSitting at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Porterville functions as an eastern gateway to Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, making alpine hiking and camping easily accessible on days off. Within town limits, the Tule River Parkway offers a paved multi-use pathway for walking and jogging along the river corridor. Just east of the city, Lake Success is a prominent destination for boating, wakeboarding, shoreline camping, and freshwater fishing, while the Kern River and Lake Isabella further south provide whitewater rafting and expanded water recreation.

Sitting at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Porterville functions as an eastern gateway to Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, making alpine hiking and camping easily accessible on days off. Within town limits, the Tule River Parkway offers a paved multi-use pathway for walking and jogging along the river corridor.

Just east of the city, Lake Success is a prominent destination for boating, wakeboarding, shoreline camping, and freshwater fishing, while the Kern River and Lake Isabella further south provide whitewater rafting and expanded water recreation.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: yelp.com Source 2: westwoodvillagemhc.com Source 3: homes.com

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Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley foothills, Porterville provides nurses a grounded, small-town lifestyle defined by agricultural roots and immediate proximity to the Sierra Nevada. Healthcare professionals working at Sierra View Medical Center benefit from uncomplicated commutes along State Route 65, West Henderson Avenue, and West Olive Avenue. Historic downtown along Main Street maintains a traditional civic pulse with long-standing dining spots like Landing 13, China Cafe, and Rosa's Italian Restaurant, alongside the heritage exhibits of the Zalud House. Outdoor lovers enjoy weekend access to Lake Success boating, Tule River Parkway walking trails, and quick escapes into Giant Sequoia National Monument. Relocating nurses must balance these advantages against distinct Central Valley tradeoffs: public transit is almost nonexistent, summer heat is intense, and agricultural dust can compromise air quality during harvest. Furthermore, entertainment options are quiet, and warehouse stores like Costco require driving forty-five minutes to Visalia or Bakersfield. For nurses seeking attainable homeownership, quiet residential neighborhoods in North Porterville, and mountain gateways over urban bustle, Porterville offers an unpretentious, community-focused base.

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