Job DescriptionPediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our team in Salisbury, MD. This role provides both independent and collaborative care for pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. The APP will partner closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, supporting the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of a wide range of ENT disorders.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver high-quality, family-centered care in the outpatient setting, including comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
- Perform in-office procedures under the supervision of an attending physician (e.g., cerumen removal, assistance with flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, etc.).
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs, supporting informed decision-making and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide ongoing clinical education to support excellence within the Division of Otolaryngology.
- Serve as a clinical resource and specialty consultant to colleagues across Nemours Children's Health and within the broader community.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, recommending solutions, and supporting implementation in alignment with Nemours' goals.
What We Offer:- Competitive salary
- Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
- Wellness program
- CME days and dollars
- 403(b) with employer match
- Licensure and dues allowance after hire
- Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
- Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave
Qualifications- Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure with prescriptive authority in Delaware and Maryland or active Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Delaware and Maryland.
- Active Multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license required (for Nurse Practitioners).
- Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and Federal DEA registration with Delaware and Maryland addresses required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider (HCP) certification required.
- Experience preferred but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
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Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareNemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.
In 2023-24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.
The hospital is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives.
Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care.
We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.
Wilmington, Delaware Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.
