Inpatient Pediatric Surgery APP/PA — Acute Care Leader

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix seeks a Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support inpatient pediatric patients. The APP will follow through on care plans, enter orders, and be the primary contact for nursing and family questions.

Involvement includes writing notes, facilitating discharges, and handling consults and trauma admissions. Ideal candidates are acute care trained with a focus on pediatrics or prior inpatient pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Acute care trained pediatric APP with inpatient pediatric experience required.
• PNP-AC or PA-C credential is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Conducts histories and physicals for pediatric patients across ages.
• Orders and prescribes interventions and manages illness.
• Develops family-centered plans and documents daily progress.
• Collaborates with attending physicians and nursing staff.
• Mentors APP students and residents when available.
• Ensures patient safety and reports concerns through proper channels.

Skills

Acute care pediatrics

Inpatient pediatric experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Education

PNP-AC

PA-C

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix seeks a Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support inpatient pediatric patients. The APP will follow through on care plans, enter orders, and be the primary contact for nursing and family questions.

Involvement includes writing notes, facilitating discharges, and handling consults and trauma admissions. Ideal candidates are acute care trained with a focus on pediatrics or prior inpatient pediatric experience.