Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Nemours Children's Health; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Wellness program

CME days

CME dollars

403(b) with employer match

Licensure assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition discount

Adoption assistance

Paternity leave

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider team in Bel Air, MD. The role works within an interdisciplinary team to care for pediatric patients, with initial training at the Wilmington, DE hospital before transitioning to Bel Air.

Ideal candidates possess pediatric orthopedic experience, active PA/NP licensure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification as PA.
• (PA) certification in pediatric nursing is preferred.
• Active DE license or compact-state licensure for PA/NP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• 1. Develop assessment and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
• 2. Order diagnostic tests and perform procedures such as pin removal, suturing, and casting.
• 3. Provide joint injections/aspiration and fracture reduction.
• 4. Educate parents on condition and care plan.
• 5. Triage calls and coordinate care with physicians.

Skills

Pediatric care

Orthopedic care

History & physicals

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

NP or PA certification

BLS certification

Active DE/compact state license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Medical imaging systems

Job description

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Bel Air, MD. The Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide care for pediatric patients in Bel Air, MD. Interested candidates should be organized, self-directed, and possess excellent communication skills. As the Bel Air office is slated to open May/June 2027, initial training will take place at the hospital in Wilmington, DE. Primary responsibilities may include comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations; formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients; ordering diagnostic tests; performing procedures such as pin removal, suturing and suture removal; splinting and cast application, splint and cast removal; joint injection or aspiration; manipulative fracture reduction; communicating with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition and results of diagnostic studies; educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care; triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families, physical therapists, insurance companies, and others regarding patient care; accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record; communicating effectively with appropriate medical staff for purposes of consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
• Wellness program
• CME days and dollars
• 403(b) with employer match
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Current appropriate national certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner
• Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in Delaware, Delaware (or compact state) RN licensure & Delaware APRN Licensure
• Active Maryland licensure preferred but can be obtained once hired.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• One to three years of experience required; pediatric experience preferred

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org .