Physician Assistant - Medical NICU

SHIFT :

Rotating (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

• We are offering a $20,000 bonus to experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NPs / PAs) with 2 or more years of ICU and / or critical care experience.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

The Newborn / Infant Intensive Care Unit (N / IICU) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a100- bed Level IV unit with significant growth planned in the coming years.For more than 50 years, we've cared for critically ill babies with all types of conditions and congenital malformations using the latest technology and advances in neonatal medicine.

We provide care for neonates who need acute medical care, including multidisciplinary evaluations, complex surgical intervention, ECMO and special low-dose radiologic imaging.

The medical staff is organized into teams, led by a senior neonatologist. Fellows, neonatal nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pediatric residents work with the neonatologists on each team to provide care for 12-18 babies. CHOP N / IICU APPs also have the opportunity to practice at our level III NICU at our King of Prussia and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

About the Newborn / Infant Intensive Care Unit (N / IICU) | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (chop.edu)

We also offer a Nocturnist role with this team at a higher salary.

Providers who are new-to-practice will receive a robust 16-20 week training inclusive of clinical, didactic, and simulation-based education as part of the Advanced Practice Clinical Immersion Program.

Responsibilities

Manage a cohort of patients, perform and document daily assessments, collect data, and analyze findings to inform family-centered plans of care.

Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing process.

Serve as a consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.

Participate in scholarly activities and maintain required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.

Address safety issues and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practice.

Education

Required : Bachelor's degree- Physician Assistant

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities

Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively

Licenses and Certifications

Required (upon hire) : Licensed Physician Assistant - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or New Jersey State Licensing Board ( depending on location )

Required (upon hire) : Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Required (within 3 months) : Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or New Jersey State Licensing Board ( depending on location )

Required (upon hire) : Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required (upon hire) : Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Required (upon hire) : Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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SALARY RANGE :

$115,060.00 - $152,450.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

This job is eligible for an incentive program.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.