Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - KOPH Emergency Department

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Upper Merion Township, PA

5d•$117,900 - $156,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Emergency Department (ED) team to work mainly at our King of Prussia Hospital (KOPH). This is an exciting opportunity to practice at one of the nation's top children’s hospitals, where innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. The 12-week orientation period will be split between the Philadelphia and King of Prussia campuses. Following orientation, occasional shifts at the Philadelphia campus may be necessary in response to evolving staffing requirements and patient volumes. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the ED, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and specialists to assess, diagnose, and treat patients ranging from infants to young adults. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable, and proactive clinicians who thrive in high-acuity settings and are committed to advancing pediatric emergency care. CHOP offers a supportive culture focused on continuous learning, professional development, and meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
Master's Degree Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant - Required
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required
Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. Required certification must match scope of practice for that practice area. - upon hire - Required
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
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Nursing Preferred
Master's Degree Physician Assistant - Preferred
For new graduate APPs: complete CHOP's APP Clinical Immersion Program - https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/app-clinical-immersion-program

Responsibilities

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.