Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care

Program Overview

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Pediatric Neurology Critical Care team at Phoenix Children’s. The role involves caring for critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents with neurological disease and injury in a premier pediatric neuroscience program.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient management for critically ill pediatric neurology patients.
• Perform history and physical examinations, develop care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Help manage neurologic emergencies and neurocritical care patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Collaborate with consulting services and intensive care teams.
• Participate in family‑centered communication and education.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence‑based practice initiatives.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona.
• Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience.
• Neurology experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative practice.
• Experienced candidates preferred; exceptional new graduates with significant pediatric critical care RN experience may be considered.