Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Division of Orthopedic Surgery
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery in United States. SHIFT: Day (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.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
- Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific.
Requirements
- Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
- Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey)
- New Jersey State Licensing Board
- Required and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $104.6K - $138.6K
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 – Orthopedic Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Division of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery 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, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $105k to $139k annually.
This is approximately 76% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic surgery, Patient assessment, Clinical practice, Electronic medical records, Patient care, Treatment planning, Advanced procedures, Inter-professional collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will collaborate with attending physicians to provide direct patient care and follow-up within the orthopedic surgery division. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing family-centered care plans, and participating in scholarly researc...
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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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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