Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.

Glendale (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

CME: 5 days and $2500 per year

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Otolaryngology service in a busy outpatient clinic.

The role involves clinics across multiple locations, with 10‑hour shifts, four days per week and no on‑call requirements. The APP will obtain H&Ps, conduct physical assessments, perform in-office procedures, review diagnostic tests, and participate in multidisciplinary care for pediatric ENT patients.

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate in pediatric NP/PA with ACEN/CCNE or ARC-PA accreditation.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Current BLS and Arizona NP/PA licensure/eligibility by start date.

Responsibilities

Take comprehensive health histories and perform pediatric physical assessments.
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and manage care.
Formulate family-centered plans of care and coordinate with team.
Collect data and analyze clinical outcomes as needed.
Perform advanced procedures per credentialing requirements.
Apply up-to-date evidence-based practices to plan of care and adapt as needed.
Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in professional development.
Demonstrate commitment to patient safety and report concerns as required.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Pediatric Acute Care, Pediatric Primary Care or Family Medicine (ACEN/CCNE) or ARC-PA program

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

Posting Note: Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Position for Advanced Practice Provider
This is a full-time position for outpatient clinic
This position is for a 10-hour shift, 4 days a week
No on‑call requirement
No major holidays
CME: 5 days and $2500 per year
This is a very busy surgical practice, clinic position includes:
1. Clinic office locations: Main Campus-Phoenix, Mesa, Mercy Gilbert, Estrella, Arrowhead
2. This position requires flexibility with clinic locations.
3. Monday – Friday various days
4. Clinic hours 7am-5pm
5. Obtain H & Ps, complete physical assessments, in‑office procedures, order and review/management of diagnostic testing, multidisciplinary planning, and treat pediatric ENT patients.
6. Clinic procedures include: debridement of ear canals, rigid nasal endoscopies, flexible laryngoscopies, foreign body removal (ear and nose), tracheoscopies, nasal cautery, and more.
7. Will have same day add‑ons
8. Assist in reviewing provider health messages
9. Attend mandatory weekly meetings; virtual attendance is offered
10. Management of ENT concerns in medically complex pediatric patients
Prefer at least one year of NP/PA experience in pediatrics or surgical specialty
Must be able to work autonomously
Will be working alongside residents, medical students, APPs, and attendings; must have good communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary setting.
If no ENT experience, we are willing to train; however self‑education, outside of clinic hours, will be required.

This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Position Duties

Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.

Required Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.

Required Yes No 2. Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.

Required Yes No 3. National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable