Children’s Hosp. of Philadelphia Careers: Jobs & Hiring Info

CHOP reports a network of more than 50 locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, including major hospital, specialty, research and ambulatory sites.

CHOP describes its hiring process in four main stages: Explore, Apply, Interview and Accept.

Make the resume easy to screen

• Use the same professional title/keywords found in the job description where accurate.
• Put required licenses and certifications near the top for clinical roles.
• Show pediatric experience when relevant.
• Quantify research, clinical, operational or technical accomplishments.
• List current education and graduation date for student/new-graduate roles.
• Avoid graphics that make the document difficult for recruiting systems to parse.

CHOP’s official instructions are straightforward:

1. Sign in to your CHOP careers account.
2. Open Candidate Home.
3. Scroll to My Applications.
4. Review the status associated with each application.

Can CHOP text application updates?

Yes. In Candidate Home, open My Account → Update Contact Information → Phone, select the SMS consent box and save your number. CHOP then sends an opt-in message; reply YES to activate texts.

You can reply STOP if you later want to opt out.

Applicants selected to move forward may first complete a recruiter phone screen or a one-way recorded video interview.

HireVue video interview

Some applicants receive a text invitation from CHOP’s HireVue talent platform. Depending on the position, CHOP’s hiring assistant called “Lewis” may also send prescreen questions.

Candidates can use an internet-connected device with a front-facing camera and microphone. CHOP provides an opportunity to test/practice the setup before recording.

If selected after screening

Qualified applicants may be invited to a virtual or in-person hiring-manager/team interview. Certain positions can also include a job shadow.

CHOP’s own interview advice

• Research CHOP and prepare a clear “Why CHOP?” answer.
• Dress professionally or wear appropriate scrubs when applicable.
• For virtual interviews, use a quiet, well-lit location and turn the camera on.
• For onsite interviews, arrive at least 10 minutes early.
• CHOP suggests bringing five copies of your resume for an in-person interview.
• Speak professionally about previous employers.
• Prepare thoughtful questions for the hiring team.

CHOP uses behavioral-based interviewing aligned with its ICARE values:

A CHOP offer may be conditional on completing employment requirements appropriate to the role.

Background checks

CHOP states that it performs criminal and child-abuse background checks after making a conditional offer. The hospital says its review is tailored to the requirements of the job.

Licenses and certifications

Clinical positions may require an active professional license, CPR/BLS or other certification by the date stated in the job posting.

References

CHOP may request professional references during the interview process or offer stage.

Health requirements

Employees in patient-care buildings or patient-facing jobs must receive the annual influenza vaccine unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies.

CHOP states that compensation is based on market data, job responsibilities, experience and qualifications. Most jobs have a defined pay range that is reviewed annually.

Other compensation may include

• Shift differentials.
• On-call pay.
• Incentive programs.
• Sign-on bonuses for eligible roles.
• Relocation support for eligible roles.
• Other position-specific bonuses.

Current CHOP postdoctoral minimum salary scale

CHOP’s postdoctoral careers page also states that fellows receive paid time off plus medical, retirement and education benefits.

CHOP’s current careers site links a 2026-27 Benefits Guide and highlights these major benefit groups:

CHOP’s nursing careers include experienced RN jobs, new-graduate development, critical-care training, perioperative development and contract opportunities.

12-month Nurse Residency

CHOP’s Nurse Residency is designed for nurses entering their first professional RN role. Current program requirements include:

• Graduation from an accredited ASN, Diploma, BSN or MSN nursing program.
• Active Pennsylvania Temporary Practice Permit or RN license.
• CPR certification.

Clinical tracks include ICU, Medical/Surgical and Emergency settings. Positions are posted throughout the year according to department needs.

Other nursing development programs

• Advanced Med-Surg transition program.
• Critical Care Continuum.
• Periop 101.
• Professional Advancement / PEAK.
• CHOP Travel Team.

CHOP offers several structured entry routes rather than one universal “summer internship.”

Summer Nurse Extern Program

A 10-week program running approximately May-July. Applicants must be enrolled in an RN program and be within 12 months of graduation by the start of the externship.

Application materials can include

• CHOP application.
• Official transcript.
• Track preference.
• HireVue screening assessment.
• 30-minute virtual interview.
• Professional references.

CHOP’s Research Institute hires researchers at multiple career stages, from technical and clinical-research support through postdoctoral and senior scientific roles.

Research career paths can include

• Research Technician.
• Clinical Research Assistant/Coordinator.
• Laboratory roles.
• Data and computational research.
• Research administration.
• Postdoctoral fellowship.
• Scientific and principal-investigator careers.

CHOP states that approximately 45% of its postdocs are international, representing more than 26 countries, and provides a dedicated International Postdoc Hub.

The CHOP Travel Team offers temporary contract assignments for experienced registered nurses and respiratory therapists and can provide a route to learning the CHOP system before applying for permanent employment.

Current Nursing Travel Team requirements

• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience.
• Pennsylvania RN license required upon hire.
• Rotating schedules of approximately 24-36 hours per week.
• Every-other-weekend responsibility.
• One relevant summer or winter holiday.

Assignment structure

• 13-week assignments.
• Assignments may extend up to a maximum of 26 weeks.
• 24 hours of orientation per unit/location.
• Main Hospital and Middleman Family Pavilion opportunities.
• Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency and other areas depending on need.

Some CHOP jobs may be remote or hybrid, but CHOP places geographic limits on where remote employees may reside.

If an applicant plans to relocate from a restricted location, CHOP says the relocation must occur before the employment start date.

Influenza vaccination

CHOP employees who work in patient-care buildings or have patient-facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine, unless granted an appropriate medical or religious exemption.

Tobacco policy

CHOP’s employment terms say candidates other than employees in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey must attest that they do not use tobacco products.

Candidates who used tobacco in the prior 30 days must agree to enroll in a tobacco cessation program before beginning employment, subject to the detailed employment terms.

CHOP directs candidates who need special assistance or a disability-related accommodation in the application process to this support address.

CHOP identifies its own career site as the primary place to find open positions. For the safest application workflow:

• Find the vacancy directly on careers.chop.edu.
• Make sure the job still shows an active application route.
• Do not rely on an old Google result showing a filled or removed role.
• Keep your application activity inside the official CHOP candidate system.
• Be cautious if someone asks you to pay money to submit a job application.
• Verify unexpected recruiting communication against your Candidate Home activity.

After applying

• Save the requisition/job title.
• Check for the confirmation email.
• Opt into SMS if desired.
• Monitor Candidate Home.
• Prepare ICARE behavioral examples before a recruiter calls.