Physician Assistant - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

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