Physician Assistant

Elderwood Administrative Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Pediatrics to join our multidisciplinary team. You will deliver comprehensive pediatric care to medically fragile children in a collaborative setting, building long-term patient relationships and guiding ongoing treatment plans.

Ideal candidates bring PA licensure in Pennsylvania, NCCPA certification, CPR/BLS, and a strong pediatric-focused clinical background.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Current PA license in Pennsylvania.
• Current NCCPA PA-C certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to practice per PA collaborative/supervisory agreements.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations and clinical assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with supervising physicians and the clinical team.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and facility protocols.
• Participate in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Graduate of PA program

PA license in Pennsylvania

NCCPA certification PA-C

CPR/BLS certification

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care

Your Next PA Role Should Be More Than a Job.

You became a Physician Assistant to make a difference—not to rush from patient to patient.

At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), you'll provide thoughtful, high-quality care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children while becoming an important part of their long-term care journey.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a highly collaborative environment where you can build meaningful relationships, strengthen your pediatric expertise, and see the impact of your care over time.

If you're looking for a PA role where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work has purpose, we'd love to meet you.

Why Physician Assistants Choose PSC

• Make a deeper clinical impact.Care for children with complex and evolving medical needs while playing an active role in their ongoing treatment and quality of life.
• Build relationships—not just a patient list.Our continuity-of-care model gives you the opportunity to truly know your patients, their families, and their individual healthcare needs.
• Grow your pediatric expertise.Gain valuable experience working with medically complex and technology-dependent children in a specialized pediatric setting.
• Practice collaboratively.Partner closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of our interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Bring your clinical judgment to the table.We value Physician Assistants who think critically, communicate confidently, and contribute meaningfully to clinical decision-making and care planning.

Responsibilities

Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pediatrics; What You’ll

As a Physician Assistant at PSC, you'll work closely with our physicians and interdisciplinary clinical team to provide comprehensive care to our pediatric residents. Responsibilities may include:

• • Perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations and clinical assessments
  • Evaluate acute and chronic medical conditions and changes in patient status
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and the clinical team
  • Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical findings
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable licensure, authorization, and facility protocols
  • Participate in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary care planning
  • Communicate with families and caregivers regarding clinical conditions and plans of care
  • Respond to changes in condition and support appropriate clinical interventions
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with nursing, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and other clinical disciplines
  • Support quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical care initiatives

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Qualifications

Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pediatrics; What You Bring

• Role Requirements & Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania
  • Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Ability to practice and prescribe in accordance with Pennsylvania requirements and applicable collaborative/supervisory agreements
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, health screenings, clearances, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Pediatric, acute-care, complex-care, long-term care, or experience working with medically fragile patients is strongly preferred.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.