Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Rheumatology

This Rheumatology 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, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $105k to $139k annually.

This is approximately 58% below the national median for Rheumatology professionals, which is around $290k.

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, Patient assessment, Care coordination, Immunomodulatory therapies, Treatment planning, Electronic medical records, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will manage a cohort of patients within a multidisciplinary rheumatology and ophthalmology program, focusing on complex ocular inflammatory diseases. Responsibilities include performing assessments, formulating family-centered care plans, and coordinating immunomodulatory therapies.

Benefits package: Incentive Program Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.