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Physician Assistant

Pediatric Specialty Care·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 24 days ago
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Physician Assistant

How this role compares

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  • 157 similar openings in the Philadelphia area · median $115,060

About the role

The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive physical examinations and clinical assessments for medically fragile pediatric residents. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and manage acute or chronic medical conditions.

Overview Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Pediatrics Pediatric Specialty Care Your Next PA Role Should Be More Than a Job.

You became a Physician Assistant to make a difference—not to rush from patient to patient.

At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), you'll provide thoughtful, high-quality care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children while becoming an important part of their long-term care journey.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a highly collaborative environment where you can build meaningful relationships, strengthen your pediatric expertise, and see the impact of your care over time.

If you're looking for a PA role where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work has purpose, we'd love to meet you.

Why Physician Assistants Choose PSC Make a deeper clinical impact.Care for children with complex and evolving medical needs while playing an active role in their ongoing treatment and quality of life.

Build relationships—not just a patient list.Our continuity-of-care model gives you the opportunity to truly know your patients, their families, and their individual healthcare needs.

Grow your pediatric expertise.Gain valuable experience working with medically complex and technology-dependent children in a specialized pediatric setting.

Practice collaboratively.Partner closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of our interdisciplinary clinical team.

Bring your clinical judgment to the table.We value Physician Assistants who think critically, communicate confidently, and contribute meaningfully to clinical decision-making and care planning.

Responsibilities

Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pediatrics; What You’ll As a Physician Assistant at PSC, you'll work closely with our physicians and interdisciplinary clinical team to provide comprehensive care to our pediatric residents. Responsibilities may include: Perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations and clinical assessments Evaluate acute and chronic medical conditions and changes in patient status Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and the clinical team Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical findings Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable licensure, authorization, and facility protocols Participate in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary care planning Communicate with families and caregivers regarding clinical conditions and plans of care Respond to changes in condition and support appropriate clinical interventions Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation Collaborate with nursing, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and other clinical disciplines Support quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical care initiatives From Up to

Qualifications

Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pediatrics; What You Bring Role Requirements & Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Current Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania Current NCCPA certification (PA-C) Current CPR/BLS certification Ability to practice and prescribe in accordance with Pennsylvania requirements and applicable collaborative/supervisory agreements Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, health screenings, clearances, and regulatory compliance requirements Pediatric, acute-care, complex-care, long-term care, or experience working with medically fragile patients is strongly preferred. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a current Pennsylvania license and NCCPA certification. Experience in pediatric, acute-care, or complex-care settings is strongly preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Treatment planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical assessment
  • Pediatric care
  • Decision making
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Physical examinations
  • Medication prescription
  • Patient documentation
  • Diagnostic interpretation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Pediatric Specialty Care

Medically fragile and technology dependent children are living life to their fullest potential at PSC communities across Pennsylvania. Caring for children, ages birth to 21, since 1993, PSC offers a compassionate and holistic approach to inpatient care, including the least...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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