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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 71 posted advanced practice roles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania salarys. This role sits in the 64th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 2% above the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania median for advanced practice roles.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive surgical neonatal care, including intraoperative support and ECMO management in a Level IV NICU. They will also participate in scholarly research, quality improvement projects, and serve as a mentor to clinical staff and students.
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A Brief Overview Our Surgical NICU is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and 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 The ideal candidate will have: At least 1 year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required For new graduate APPs: complete CHOP's APP Clinical Immersion Program - https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/app-clinical-immersion-program For any questions, please reach out to Jim Kerwin - kerwinj@chop.edu 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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a Master's degree in Nursing, along with relevant state licensure and certifications. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and proficiency with electronic medical records.
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Mentorship
ECMO
Electronic medical records
Quality improvement
Patient safety
Health promotion
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Acute care
Critical care
Clinical research
Clinical documentation
Neonatal care
Therapeutic interventions
Surgical assistance
Benefits
Professional development
Training program
Incentive program
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$117,900 - $156,300/yr
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Sep 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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 or Master's Degree Nursing Required 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 Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required within 3 months of hire Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty.
Required certification must match scope of practice for that practice area.
Required upon hire Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required upon hire Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required upon hire OR Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required upon hire Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants – Required upon hire
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 receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
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Salary Range
$117,900.00 - $156,300.00 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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