Pays $118k-$156k — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$125k (16 jobs)
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Medical NICU
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
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
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