Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology

Nemours Children's Health; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, life, dental & vision benefits

CME days and dollars

403(b) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Salisbury, MD. This role focuses on providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients with ENT conditions, collaborating with physicians to ensure high-quality treatment.

The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a wellness program. Ideal candidates should have active licensure in Delaware and Maryland and a passion for pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Active APRN licensure with prescriptive authority in Delaware and Maryland, or active PA licensure.
• Current HCP certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, family-centered care in the outpatient setting.
• Perform in-office procedures under supervision.
• Educate patients and families about care and treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Clinical education

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification

Active Multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Salisbury, MD. This role provides both independent and collaborative care for pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. The APP will partner closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high‑quality, family‑centered care, supporting the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of a wide range of ENT disorders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, family‑centered care in the outpatient setting, including comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
• Perform in‑office procedures under the supervision of an attending physician (e.g., cerumen removal, assistance with flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy).
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs to support informed decision‑making and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide ongoing clinical education to support excellence within the Division of Otolaryngology.
• Serve as a clinical resource and specialty consultant to colleagues across Nemours Children’s Health and within the broader community.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, recommending solutions, and supporting implementation in alignment with Nemours’ goals.

Benefits

• 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

• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure with prescriptive authority in Delaware and Maryland, or active Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Delaware and Maryland.
• Active Multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license required (for Nurse Practitioners).
• Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and Federal DEA registration with Delaware and Maryland addresses required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider (HCP) certification required.
• Experience preferred but not required; new graduates encouraged to apply.