Inpatient Pediatric Surgery APP — PA-C/PNP-AC

Phoenix Children's; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Arizona seeks a Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PNP-AC or PA-C) to support inpatient pediatric surgical patients. The APP collaborates with attending physicians, nursing staff, and families to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes orders management, discharge facilitation, consults, and adapting to team growth and variable resident coverage. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Acute care trained provider with pediatrics focus.
• Prior inpatient pediatric experience required.
• Credentialing as PNP-AC or PA-C required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health history and exams for infants to young adults.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Creates family-centered care plans and documents daily as needed.
• Collects data and analyzes patient information.
• Performs advanced procedures as credentialed (DOP).
• Uses evidence-based practices and adapts plans to family needs.
• Serves as educational resource for families and staff.
• Precepts and mentors residents and students; participates in professional development.
• Prioritizes patient safety and reports concerns appropriately.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Inpatient pediatric care

Acute care training

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PNP-AC or PA-C credential

Job description

Phoenix Children's in Arizona seeks a Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PNP-AC or PA-C) to support inpatient pediatric surgical patients. The APP collaborates with attending physicians, nursing staff, and families to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes orders management, discharge facilitation, consults, and adapting to team growth and variable resident coverage. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.