Physician Assistant - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
@ Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA
$130,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About the Role

The Physician Assistant - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) plays a vital role in treating critically ill pediatric patients. Within a 38-bed CICU, you will assess complex cases, perform therapeutic interventions, manage patient care plans, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

What You Will Do

  • Assess acute, critical, and chronic pediatric patients.
  • Utilize data to formulate and modify care plans.
  • Perform therapeutic interventions and stabilize patients.
  • Serve as an educational resource and preceptor.
  • Engage in scholarly activities and professional development.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant (Required), Master's preferred.
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) license for Pennsylvania or New Jersey and national certification.
  • Minimum 2 years ICU and/or critical care experience.
  • Proficient with electronic health records and clinical communication systems.
  • Strong inter-professional teamwork skills.

Additional Information

CHOP strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain approved exemptions.

Compensation

Salary range: $115,060 - $152,450 annually. An additional $20,000 bonus is offered to eligible Advanced Practice Providers.

Key skills/competency

  • Critical Care
  • Pediatric
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Patient Assessment
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Team Collaboration
  • Precepting
  • Scholarly Activity
  • Acute Care
  • Communication
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How to Get Hired at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research CHOP's culture: Explore mission, DEI initiatives, and community.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight PA and ICU-specific achievements.
  • Emphasize certifications: Clearly list PA-C and state licenses.
  • Prepare for clinical scenarios: Review critical care case studies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review electronic health record systems.
Study clinical decision support tools.
Practice using patient monitoring devices.
Refresh knowledge on ICU protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging team scenario.
Explain your patient prioritization process.
Share a mentorship experience.
Discuss handling high-pressure situations.

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