Pays $118k-$156k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$126k (29 jobs)
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - KOPH Emergency Department
About the Role
Emergency Department APP role at CHOP's King of Prussia Hospital. Rotating shifts. Salary $117,900-$156,300. New grads welcome via immersion program.
Join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Emergency Department in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States. SHIFT: Rotating (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $117,900 - $156,300
- Incentive program eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Emergency Department.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat acutely ill and injured pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency department. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage care plans, perform therapeutic interventions, and serve as an educational resource for families and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's/Master's degree as a Physician Assistant, along with at least one year of relevant clinical experience. Required certifications include Pennsylvania or New Jersey state licensure and appropriate specialty certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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