Advanced Practice Provider-General Surgery

Nemours Children's Health$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program (Nurse Practitioners must have acute care certification)
  • Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians' Assistants
  • Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in Delaware or as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications from American Heart Association required
  • Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience; surgery background preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general surgery and trauma care for patients aged 0-21
  • Communicate effectively with families regarding patient care
  • Coordinate care across hospital and outpatient settings
  • Participate in trauma resuscitation efforts
  • Conduct surgical and trauma consultations throughout the hospital
  • Work independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team
  • Support quality improvement initiatives focusing on pediatric surgery outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation packages and a 403B plan with employer match
  • Allowances for licensure, continuing medical education, and dues
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through not-for-profit status
  • Culture prioritizing work-life balance while ensuring high pediatric care standards.
  • Structured support systems for mentorship and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nemours Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our General Surgery team in Wilmington, DE. This APP will function independently and collaboratively to provide general surgery and trauma care for patients from 0 through 21 years of age. This Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for communicating with families and coordinating care in both the hospital and outpatient setting. Additional responsibilities include participation in trauma resuscitation in addition to surgical and trauma consultations throughout the hospital. Coverage expectations include a combination of overnight, weekend and day shifts. Interested candidates should possess the ability to prioritize work, be self-directed, and work well independently and within an interprofessional team. Excellent written, phone, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Interested applicants should possess the ability to function at a high level in an interprofessional team environment as well as an independent provider.

Department & Position Highlights:
  • We are the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Delaware
  • Our team has access to state-of-the-art technology including robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques and ECMO
  • Structured APP support systems including mentorship and wellness initiatives
  • Opportunities for career growth including leadership roles, education and quality improvement initiatives
  • Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on outcomes tracking, enhanced recovery protocols and safety initiatives specific to pediatric surgery
  • Nemours is known for innovation and collaboration with a strong focus on APP professional growth. The general surgery APP team goes well beyond bedside care - we are educators, researchers and leaders devoted to shaping the future of pediatric general surgery
    What We Offer:
  • Competitive base compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
  • Relocation packages and 403B with employer match
  • Licensure, CME and dues allowance
  • Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Culture that prioritizes work life balance while maintaining high standards of pediatric care


Position Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, NPs will require acute care certification
  • Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians' Assistants
  • Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Delaware or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • America Heart Association BLS, PALS and ATLS
  • Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience, other job experience may be substituted for this requirement. A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position.


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