Neonatal Physician Assistant Transition to Practice Program

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center • Cincinnati, OH

266d • $122,012 - $159,078

About The Position

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years, second among all children's hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, and recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) and America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024). The hospital is also one of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune and consistently certified as a great place to work. It is a leading disability employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability and has been Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Neonatal Physician Assistant Transition to Practice Program is a 12-month intensive training program designed for Physician Assistants (PAs) seeking to subspecialize in neonatology. This structured program provides mentorship, hands-on clinical experience, and advanced didactic training to prepare PAs for a career in neonatal intensive care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Completion of at least one NICU clinical rotation.
• Passed or eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE).
• Must be PANCE-certified and licensed in Ohio before the program start date.
• Masters degree in related field.
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise.
• Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions.
• Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan.
• Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam.
• Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.
• Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes.
• Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor.
• Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice.
• Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver.
• Maintain competency in skills/procedures.
• Promote self-management & family centered care.
• Document & communicate with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services.
• Make appropriate referrals and discuss recommendations with patient/family/caregiver.
• Evaluate the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners.
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs.
• Referral bonus program for current staff.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree