Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

The Nemours Foundation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Mortgage assistance

Relocation packages

403B with employer match

CME and dues allowance

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation in Jacksonville seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Orthopedic team. This full-time position provides clinic-based care to pediatric patients and covers various duties, including patient assessments and surgical assistance.

Qualifications include a Master's Degree, current certification, and Florida licensure. We offer competitive compensation, mortgage assistance, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Florida licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire.
• BLS required upon hire.
• Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to pediatric patients guided by education and clinical expertise.
• Elicit comprehensive or focused health history from patients.
• Perform complete physical examinations as required.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope.
• Plan interventions including medications and treatments.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient assessment

Surgical first assist

Medication management

Health care teaching

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Current certification by NCCPA or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Job Description

Nemours in Jacksonville is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Ortho Team!

This position provides primarily clinic-based care for pediatric patients, including interviewing patients, obtaining and recording health histories, completing physical and developmental assessments, diagnosing health problems, managing the health care of those patients, providing health care teaching and counseling, initiating referrals, and maintaining health records in the inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care to pediatric patients as guided by education, clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement, including ambulatory, inpatient (acute) care, surgical first assist and pre‑ and post‑operative management.
• Elicit comprehensive or focused health history.
• Perform complete or interim physical examinations as indicated.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the PA/NP scope.
• Plan and perform interventions including medications, treatments and procedures, and modify plans based on patient response.
• Initiate, monitor, alter or order medications related to conditions or illnesses within applicable division scope.
• Perform surgical first assist in the operating room.
• Cover evening and night shifts covering Wolfson ED.
• Provide 1–2 call shifts per month.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida

Qualifications

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Florida licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire.
• Acute or Primary Care Certification acceptable; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP-PC or PNP-AC) if an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• BLS required upon hire.
• Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred.
• Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17208
• Job Category Other Medical Providers
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 12:03 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time

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