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Physician Assistant, Reconstructive Surgery

Children's National Hospital

$110,053 - $183,414/yrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago
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Physician Assistant, Reconstructive Surgery · $110,053 - $183,414/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -8% vs. median posted salary for advanced practice roles ($120,000, n=12001)
$1,000 · p10p90 · $28,600,000
this role: $110,053median $120,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 12,001 posted advanced practice roles salarys. This role sits in the 40th percentile.

About the role

The APP provides evidence-based care for reconstructive surgery patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of detailed care plans. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide leadership through mentorship and quality improvement initiatives.

Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10342 Reconstructive Surg. Pay Range $110,052.80 - $183,414.40

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credential by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They are responsible for providing evidenced-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of a detailed plan of care, which incorporates diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP demonstrates competency in providing age-appropriate care to patients as defined by certification and training and provides family centered care to meet family needs, including psychological support, education and discharge planning in conjunction with other related disciplines. The APP initiates, participates and collaborates with divisional and organizational multi-disciplinary staff to provide and support evidence-based education, quality improvement and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their respective clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others. They contribute to department and organization wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider. What You’ll Bring: Minimum Education Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required. Physician Assistant Master’s or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required. Clinical Nurse Specialist Master’s or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications (Required) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner 1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice 2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice 3. DEA (Required) Physician Assistant 1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice 2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice 3. DEA Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Clinical Nurse Specialist 1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice If prescribing controlled substances: 2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice 3. DEA Nurse Practitioner 1. Active national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB 2. BLS certification Physician Assistant 1. Active national certification with NCCPA 2. BLS certified Functional Accountabilities Clinical Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge. Develops appropriate plan of care. Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed. Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing. Participates in and/ or leads multidisciplinary patient care. Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team. Appropriately communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues. Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care. Administrative Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS or PA students. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues. Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise. Participates and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department. Benefits that Support You: Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services. Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day. Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans. Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more. Why Join Us: Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments. Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams. The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. Why Children's Benefits Nursing Careers Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Recruitment Fraud Notice - As fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent hospitals are on the rise. Please be advised that: Official Communication: All legitimate communication regarding job opportunities will come from our official email addresses and website. Any correspondence related to Children's National Hospital from a personal email such as Yahoo, Gmail, iCloud, etc. is fraudulent.

Application Process

We will never ask for payment or personal financial information as part of the recruitment process. All applications will be submitted through our applicant tracking system and can be found on our careers site. Careers.

Verification

If you receive any suspicious communication, please verify its authenticity by contacting us directly at talentacquisitionconsultants @childrensnational.org Your safety and security are our priority. If you suspect recruitment fraud, report it to us immediately

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist from an accredited program. Candidates must hold valid state licensure, DEA, and CDS certifications, along with BLS and national certification (e.g., NCCPA, ANCC).

  • postgraduate degree
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Patient Assessment
  • Quality Improvement
  • Discharge Planning
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Diagnostic Interventions
  • Family Centered Care
  • Clinical Precepting

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Coverage
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Personal Day
  • Vacation Accrual
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Infertility Services
  • Fitness Resources
  • Transgender Health Services

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$110,053 - $183,414/yr
Posted
Jun 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Children's National Hospital

Children’s National, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is one of the top 10 children’s hospital in the nation and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is transforming...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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