Pediatric Surgery NP/PA - Inpatient & Overnight Care

Wapa; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital provides inpatient support for pre- and post-op general surgery patients, with overnight coverage. The APP will enter orders, serve as primary contact for nursing and families, and assist with discharges and consults.

This is a dynamic team with evolving coverage needs based on resident availability. Ideal candidates are acute-care trained with pediatrics emphasis or inpatient pediatric experience, detail

Qualifications

• ACUTE CARE PEDIATRICS experience or training is required.
• Inpatient pediatric experience is required to succeed.
• Detail oriented, flexible with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric general surgery and trauma coverage.
• Enter orders and act as primary contact for nursing and families.
• Assist with notes, discharges and consults; admit suspected trauma cases.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and the surgical team.
• Maintain current competencies and participate in professional development.

Skills

Acute care pediatrics

Inpatient pediatric experience

Communication skills

Education

PNP-AC or PA-C credential

Job description

The Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital provides inpatient support for pre- and post-op general surgery patients, with overnight coverage. The APP will enter orders, serve as primary contact for nursing and families, and assist with discharges and consults.

This is a dynamic team with evolving coverage needs based on resident availability. Ideal candidates are acute-care trained with pediatrics emphasis or inpatient pediatric experience, detail