Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1 day ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$115K - $152KFull TimeEmergency Medicine

Practice Authority in Pennsylvania

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.

Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific.

Requirements

C) (Pennsylvania)

Pennsylvania State Licensing Board

Required or Certified Physician Assistant (PA

C) (New Jersey)

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $115K - $152K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Pediatric emergency carePatient assessmentClinical diagnosisTherapeutic interventionsEvidence-based practiceElectronic medical recordsPatient safetyInterdisciplinary collaborationMentorshipClinical documentationCritical careHealth promotionInjury preventionQuality improvementClinical decision support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia a 3.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $115k to $152k annually.

This is approximately 62% below the national median for Emergency Medicine professionals, which is around $350k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric emergency care, Patient assessment, Clinical diagnosis, Therapeutic interventions, Evidence-based practice, Electronic medical records, Patient safety, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will assess, diagnose, and treat acutely ill and injured pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency department setting. They will also manage care plans, perform therapeutic interventions, and serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Incentive Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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