Pays $118k-$156kNurse Practitioner market median is ~$125k (16 jobs)

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Medical NICU

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 6 days ago

About the Role

NP/PA in Level IV NICU. Rotating shifts. $117.9K-$156.3K. Philadelphia, PA.

Join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a NP/PA – Medical NICU, Rotating Shifts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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: $117.9K - $156.3K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • CME Allowance
  • Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a NP/PA – Medical NICU, Rotating Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides acute and critical care to neonates in a Level IV NICU, including performing therapeutic interventions and managing complex care plans. They also serve as an educational resource and mentor to the multidisciplinary team while participating in scholarly activities and quality improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a Master's degree in Nursing, along with relevant state licensure and certifications. At least one year of clinical experience in the field is required, or completion of the CHOP APP Clinical Immersion Program for new graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neonatal careCritical carePatient assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical recordsTherapeutic interventionsPatient safetyMentoringClinical decision supportQuality improvementAcute careNeonatal medicineSurgical intervention supportECMO support

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Neonatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

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About Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off