
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology
Job Description
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our team in Salisbury, MD. This role provides both independent and collaborative care for pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. The APP will partner closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, supporting the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of a wide range of ENT disorders.
Key Responsibilities
About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org .
About The Team
At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.
We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.
In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children’s, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.
A Level I Children’s Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children’s continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.
Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our team in Salisbury, MD. This role provides both independent and collaborative care for pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. The APP will partner closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, supporting the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of a wide range of ENT disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, family-centered care in the outpatient setting, including comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
- Perform in-office procedures under the supervision of an attending physician (e.g., cerumen removal, assistance with flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, etc.).
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs, supporting informed decision-making and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide ongoing clinical education to support excellence within the Division of Otolaryngology.
- Serve as a clinical resource and specialty consultant to colleagues across Nemours Children’s Health and within the broader community.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, recommending solutions, and supporting implementation in alignment with Nemours’ goals.
- Great new rates!
- Health, life, dental & vision benefits for associates and their dependents
- Wellness program
- CME days and dollars
- 403(b) with employer match
- Licensure and dues allowance after hire
- Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
- Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave
- Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure with prescriptive authority in Delaware and Maryland or active Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Delaware and Maryland.
- Active Multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license required (for Nurse Practitioners).
- Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and Federal DEA registration with Delaware and Maryland addresses required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider (HCP) certification required.
About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org .
About The Team
At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.
We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.
In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children’s, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.
A Level I Children’s Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children’s continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.
Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.
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