Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

Job Type

Full-time

Specialty

Emergency

Shift Type

Varies

Experience

Salary not listed

Posted:
October 7, 2026

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Shifts Vary, 8am-5pmPosting

Note:

Advance Your Practice at the Southwest’s Premier Pediatric System Join Phoenix Children’s, the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Arizona and one of the fastest-growing healthcare systems in the nation. We are expanding our world‑class team and looking for skilled Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who thrive in high‑energy environments and are passionate about delivering evidence‑based care to the kids of Maricopa County.

• Clinical Impact:
  Whether you’re managing complex cases at our main campus (80k annual visits) or providing high-quality care at our suburban Urgent Cares, you are the front line of pediatric health.
• True Autonomy:
  We trust our APPs. You’ll manage your own patient load—from acute illness to procedural care like abscess drainage and laceration repair with the perfect balance of physician support when you need it.
• Flexible Pathways:
  Choose your own adventure. We offer roles focused solely on Urgent Care or Hybrid positions that bridge the gap between Urgent Care and lower‑acuity Emergency Department shifts.
• Innovation at the Bedside:
  Our sites are equipped with pediatric‑read radiology and advanced point‑of‑care diagnostics to help you make fast, accurate clinical decisions.

• Pediatric Specialists: NPs or PAs with a heart for kids and a drive for clinical excellence.
• Procedural Pros:
  Comfort with suturing, staples, dermal adhesives, and foreign body removals.
• Collaborators:
  Professionals who value rapport with families and seamless teamwork with our world‑class medical staff.

• Urgent Care:
  Weeknights (5p–Midnight) and Weekends (10a–8p).
• ED:
  Rotating shifts (Days/Evenings/Overnights) for maximum variety.
• Requirements:
  Arizona licensure (or eligibility), PALS certification, and a commitment to patient throughput and experience.

Ready to lead the future of pediatric emergency care? This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program (Required)

Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date (Required)

Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date (Required)

National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (Required)

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a pediatric medical center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to children. As a leading provider of specialized pediatric care in Arizona, we offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities, advanced medical technologies, and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals committed to excellence in patient care and nursing practice.