Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

The Nemours Foundation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, life, dental & visa benefits

Wellness program

CME days and dollars

403(b) with employer match

Licensure and dues allowance

Tuition reimbursement & discount

Adoption assistance

Paternity leave

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Bel Air, MD seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team. The APP works independently and within an interdisciplinary team to care for pediatric patients in Bel Air, MD.

Because the Bel Air office opens May/June 2027, initial training will occur at the hospital in Wilmington, DE. Candidates should be organized, self-directed and possess excellent communication skills, with pediatric

Qualifications

• Current certification by NCCPA or appropriate pediatric NP certification.
• Active Delaware RN license and Delaware APRN licensure.
• Maryland licensure preferred but can be obtained after hire; BLS from AHA.
• 1–3 years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and collaborative orthopedic care for pediatric patients.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and training.
• Support training at the Wilmington, DE hospital prior to Bel Air opening.

Skills

Pediatric care

NP/PA certification

Physician Assistant license

BLS certification

Pediatric experience

Education

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification

Delaware RN license / compact state

Delaware APRN licensure

MD/DO license preferred (Maryland)

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, life, dental & visa 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 certificationas 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