Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology

Nemours; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental & vision benefits

CME days & dollars

403(b) with employer match

Licensure and dues allowance

Tuition reimbursement & discounts

Adoption assistance

Paternity leave (6 weeks)

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Otolaryngology team in Salisbury, MD. The role involves independent and collaborative care for pediatric ENT patients, with opportunities to perform in-office procedures and educate families.

The APP will work closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, contributing to ongoing clinical education and quality initiatives within the division.

Qualifications

• Active APRN licensure with prescriptive authority in Delaware or Maryland.
• Active Multistate RN license required.
• Current Pediatric NP certification or NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient, family-centered care for pediatric ENT patients.
• Perform in-office procedures under physician supervision (e.g., cerumen removal, laryngoscopy assistance).
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical education.
• Serve as a clinical resource and specialty consultant within Nemours Children's Health.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

In-office procedures

Patient education

AHA BLS certification

Education

APRN licensure with prescriptive authority (DE/MD)

RN license, Multistate

Pediatric NP certification or NCCPA

Tools

CSR & DEA registrations

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology - SIGN-ON bonus offered!

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.

Key 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, etc.).
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs, supporting 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.

What We Offer:

• Great new rates!
• 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 certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• 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.

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 .