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Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PA or Acute Care Pediatric NP - Inpatient Pediatrics. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, and assumes delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.
Job Responsibilities
- Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
- Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
- Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
- Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
- Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
- Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
- Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
- Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills.
- Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience is preferred.
- At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
- Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
- Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
- Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
- Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
- Maintains PA board certification.
- Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
- Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
- Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
- Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
- Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
- Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
- Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
- Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
- Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
- Additional Position Specific Responsibilities: Physician Assistants working at the Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center (Hyperbaric Center) will have additional duties assigned to them as outlined in the Role of the Physician Assistant policy for the Hyperbaric Center.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have:
- A Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
- Current New York State Physician Assistant License
- NCCPA Board Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
Required Licenses:
- Physician Assistant Lic-NYS
- Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst
- Basic Life Support Cert
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $76.14 - $91.78 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PA or Acute Care Pediatric NP - Inpatient Pediatrics. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, and assumes delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.
Job Responsibilities
- Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
- Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
- Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
- Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
- Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
- Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
- Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
- Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills.
- Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience is preferred.
- At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
- Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
- Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
- Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
- Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
- Maintains PA board certification.
- Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
- Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
- Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
- Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
- Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
- Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
- Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
- Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
- Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
- Additional Position Specific Responsibilities: Physician Assistants working at the Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center (Hyperbaric Center) will have additional duties assigned to them as outlined in the Role of the Physician Assistant policy for the Hyperbaric Center.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have:
- A Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
- Current New York State Physician Assistant License
- NCCPA Board Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
Required Licenses:
- Physician Assistant Lic-NYS
- Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst
- Basic Life Support Cert
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $76.14 - $91.78 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Know your OPT authorization period upfront
Pediatric NP roles fall under non-STEM OPT, which gives you 12 months of work authorization. Confirm your EAD end date before applying so you can be transparent with employers about your timeline and avoid last-minute complications during onboarding.
Target healthcare systems with established OPT hiring
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers hire international NPs regularly and have HR processes in place for OPT documentation. Smaller private practices may lack familiarity with EAD requirements, making them a harder first point of contact for OPT candidates.
Secure your state nursing license before you apply
Most Pediatric NP positions require an active state license before your start date. Begin the licensing process immediately after graduation. Delays in licensure can push your start date beyond your OPT window, which creates work authorization complications with your employer.
Address your OPT timeline in your cover letter
Briefly stating your EAD validity and your intent to pursue H-1B or other sponsorship removes uncertainty for hiring managers. Pediatric NP roles often involve lengthy credentialing processes, so employers need confidence that your work authorization will cover the full onboarding period.
Understand how credentialing affects your start date
Hospital credentialing for NPs can take 60 to 90 days after an offer is accepted. That process runs parallel to your OPT clock. Factor this into your application timeline so your EAD is valid and active when credentialing completes and you can actually begin seeing patients.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Pediatric NP roles often qualify for H-1B sponsorship because they meet specialty occupation requirements. Raise the sponsorship conversation during offer negotiation, not after onboarding. Employers who plan ahead can file your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and keep you in status.
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Can I work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on OPT?
Yes, but nursing falls under a non-STEM CIP code, so standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization rather than the 36-month STEM extension. Your position must be directly related to your field of study. You'll need an active EAD and a valid state NP license before your start date, and your employer must keep copies of your authorization documents on file.
Do Pediatric NP employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they require a graduate-level nursing degree and advanced clinical training. Large hospital systems and children's hospitals are the most reliable sponsors. Smaller outpatient practices sponsor less frequently. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Pediatric NP employers with a documented history of sponsoring international candidates.
How does hospital credentialing interact with my OPT window?
Credentialing is a hospital-side process that verifies your licenses, education, and clinical history before you can see patients independently. It typically takes 60 to 90 days after your offer is accepted. That time runs against your OPT clock. If your EAD expires before credentialing completes, you cannot legally begin working. Apply early in your OPT period and confirm your start date gives enough buffer before your EAD end date.
Does my nursing degree CIP code affect which OPT extension I qualify for?
Yes. Nursing programs are classified under CIP code 51 (Health Professions), which is not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. That means Pediatric NP graduates on OPT receive a 12-month authorization period and are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Planning your job search and sponsorship timeline around that 12-month window is critical.
What documentation do I need to provide a Pediatric NP employer while on OPT?
You'll need to provide your EAD card, a valid passport, your Form I-20 showing OPT authorization, and your active state NP license. The employer uses these for I-9 verification. Some hospital HR departments also request a copy of your SEVIS record or DSO confirmation letter. Keep digital copies of all documents and notify your DSO immediately if your employment end date or employer changes.
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