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How much do pediatric advanced practice provider jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pediatric advanced practice provider in the United States is $135,161.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pediatric advanced practice provider?

A Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a healthcare professional, such as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), who is specially trained to provide advanced care to infants, children, and adolescents. They are licensed to diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform procedures under the supervision of or in collaboration with a pediatrician or other physicians. Pediatric APPs work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, and play a critical role in providing high-quality, family-centered care.

What are some common challenges pediatric advanced practice providers face when transitioning from adult to pediatric care settings?

Pediatric Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) often encounter challenges when moving from adult to pediatric care, such as adapting to the wide range of developmental stages and communication styles unique to children. They must also become proficient in pediatric-specific dosing, disease presentations, and family-centered care. Building trust with both young patients and their caregivers requires patience and strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—including pediatricians, nurses, and social workers—is essential to ensure comprehensive care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric advanced practice provider, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider, you need advanced clinical knowledge in pediatrics, a graduate nursing or physician assistant degree, and national certification specific to pediatric care. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric diagnostic tools, and up-to-date clinical guidelines is essential. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams are standout soft skills. These skills enable effective, evidence-based care and foster trust with patients and families in complex pediatric healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider vs Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

AspectPediatric Advanced Practice ProviderPediatric Nurse Practitioner
CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral degree, certification as PA or APRNMaster's or Doctoral degree, certification as NP
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, urgent care, primary careHospitals, clinics, primary care, specialty practices
Role & ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, treat, prescribe, often in collaboration with physiciansDiagnose, treat, prescribe, often with a focus on patient education

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner roles share many similarities, including required advanced degrees and work in similar healthcare settings. However, PAs typically have a broader scope of practice across various specialties, while PNPs often focus specifically on pediatric primary or specialty care. Both roles are vital in delivering quality healthcare to children and are often used interchangeably depending on the setting.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,161 per year, or $65 per hour.

Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

Asheboro, NC • On-site

Kintegra Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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$98K - $127K/yr

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Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Experienced Pediatric APP:
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the supervision of the Physician, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Under a physician's supervision, the PA/NP is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of medical services, including taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, administering treatments (e.g., suturing, casting and minor surgery), monitoring patients, prescribing medications, assisting physicians, and counseling and educating patients.
Advanced Practice Provider Qualifications:
  • Current unrestricted certification and/or licensure
  • Previous medical office or FQHC experience preferred.
  • CPR, and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
  • Knowledgeable in population health management in the underserved and/or vulnerable populations
  • Understands ethics of confidentiality.
  • Previous computer experience or training required.
  • Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
  • Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic's operational and personnel policies and procedures.
  • Able to communicate and relate well with patients, providers and clinical staff.
  • Maintains current and unrestricted licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
  • Observes standards of medical care.
  • Efficient, organized and accurate.
  • Ability to stand for extended
  • Sitting and standing for long periods of time
  • Frequent walking for short distances
  • Repetitive motion work with keyboards and some limited physical activity
Required Skills:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills,
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, use and e-mail communication
  • Problem analysis and problem solution at both a strategic and functional level
  • Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly

Education: Graduation from an accredited program. Current State of North Carolina PA or NP licensure/certification required. Current DEA certificate required. Board Certification if applicable.
Advanced Practice Provider Key Responsibilities:
  1. Engages in a patient-centered approach to providing care for patients and their families
  2. Provides medical evaluation and treatment using standard medical procedures as part of the clinical care team. Responds to emergencies and answers medical questions.
  3. Obtains and documents or causes to be obtained and documented; appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient, providing patient education as needed.
  4. Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals as needed to patients
  5. Reviews ancillary test results in a timely manner and coordinates notification and follow-up to the patients.
  6. Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies such as specialty providers, home health care, nursing home, or hospice.
  7. Available to patients personally or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
  8. Completion of all appropriate paperwork in a timely manner, including documentation to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
  9. Educates patients and/or families as to the nature of disease, provides instruction on proper care, self-management and treatment, and works with patient to develop an individualized care plan.
  10. Actively participates in the QI process by reviewing peer charts when appropriate and gives feedback to peers to support a culture of peer education and continual learning
  11. Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervising physician, the Medical Director, Practice Manager and/or members of the Kintegra Health executive leadership team.

Kintegra Health Core Requirements
1. Patient First - An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient
2. Build not Blame - Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person
3. Integrity and Honesty - Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers
4. Cooperation and Flexibility - Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description
5. Culturally Sensitive - Always working toward increasing one's ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures; while having an acute awareness of one's own culture.

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