Inpatient Orthopedics NP/PA | Breakthrough Care Leader

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 118,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Inpatient Orthopedic unit. You will provide direct patient care in collaboration with an attending physician, manage a high-acuity patient cohort, and participate in education and research activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of NP/PA experience; new graduates may join CHOP's APP Clinical Immersion Program.

Qualifications

• Must have active PA or NP licensure in PA.
• At least 1 year experience as PA/NP in relevant field.
• New graduate APPs should complete CHOP's APP Clinical Immersion Program.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients for instability.
• Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize health problems.
• Manage care plans with ongoing evaluation and documentation.
• Educate patients and families; act as a resource to the care team.
• Participate in scholarly activities and professional development.

Skills

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Nursing

Bachelor's PA

Master's PA

Job description

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Inpatient Orthopedic unit. You will provide direct patient care in collaboration with an attending physician, manage a high-acuity patient cohort, and participate in education and research activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of NP/PA experience; new graduates may join CHOP's APP Clinical Immersion Program.