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Physician Assistant - Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Physician Assistant - Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

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

Our Surgical NICU is seeking experienced Physician Assistants to join our highly specialized, unique, multidisciplinary team. We are the first children's hospital in the country to have a dedicated neonatal surgical team. Below are some details of what this role would entail.

  • Work with a team devoted to the care of neonates with primary surgical diagnoses
  • Provide comprehensive care from birth to discharge, including intraoperative care and ECMO, in a fast-paced, rigorous environment
  • Level IV NICU with 100 beds caring for over 1,100 surgical neonates annually
  • Attend deliveries in the world's first birth facility in a pediatric hospital specifically designed for healthy mothers carrying babies with known birth defects
  • Participate in / lead innovative research, quality improvement and other scholarly projects
  • Check out these informative videos highlighting what makes our team special :

    Twice Born Documentary Trailer

    Recreating the Womb

    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.

    What You Will Do

  • Assesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic instability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care.
  • Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing / privileging process.
  • Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions.
  • Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes.
  • Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness.
  • Facilitates the patient's transitions between and within health care settings.
  • Serves as an educational resource to the patient / family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.
  • Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.
  • Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant Required
  • Master's Degree Physician Assistant Preferred
  • Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
  • Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role.
  • Computer Competency
  • Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
  • Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
  • Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
  • Use of shared network file space.
  • Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
  • Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
  • Information Literacy
  • Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
  • Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
  • Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
  • Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
  • Information Management Literacy
  • Navigation of the electronic health record system.
  • Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.
  • Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
  • Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
  • Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
  • Licenses and Certifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - upon hire - Required
  • 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.

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