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A Brief Overview
Provide clinical and follow-up care as a Physician Assistant at CHOP. Under the direction of a supervising physician, you'll work with a patient population that matches your scope of practice and skill set; collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals; and engage in professional development, education, and research.

About the Department

The Physician Assistant will work alongside one of nationally renowned orthopedic surgeons to help manage their surgical practice that specializes in pediatric hip disorders, adolescent and young adult hip preservation, spine deformity and trauma care.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cohort of patients, perform and document daily assessments, collect data, and analyze findings to inform family-centered plans of care.

• Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing process.

• Serve as a consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.

• Participate in scholarly activities and maintain required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.

• Address safety issues and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practice.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree- Physician Assistant

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities

• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively

Licenses and Certifications

• Required (upon hire): Licensed Physician Assistant - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or New Jersey State Licensing Board (depending on location)

• Required (upon hire): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• Required (within 3 months): Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or New Jersey State Licensing Board (depending on location)

• Required (upon hire): Basic Life Support (BLS)*

• Required (upon hire): Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)*

• Required (upon hire): Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)*

*Must be issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (i.e., American Heart Association or Red Cross).