Physician Assistant, Neonatal Fellowship - Neonatal Intensive Care
About The Position
Functions at the entry level as a Neonatal Physician Assistant without work experience as a Licensed PA in the NICU. The Neonatal Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Neonatal Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well neonates collaboratively with the Division of Neonatology. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Credentialed in Med Staff with critical-care-defined competencies/procedures. Generally, they are working in a unit that is a 24/7 operation. During this entry level position, the NPA will primarily be on day shift 4-5 shifts per week. Schedules however are 24/7 and not limited to Monday-Friday and require holidays).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Prog (AAP)
- Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)
- Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA: DEA Controlled Substance II, IIn, III, IIIn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; If employee required to have DEA, Employee will request Medical Staff Privileges via the Med Staff Privilege form and will go thru the AHP Med staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5 privileges. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office
- Medicare Billing number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than by 3 months of employment
- Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- NRP Instructor (AAP)
- 3 Years of Experience as Neonatal Physician Assistant
- 2 Years of Experience in a Direct Clinical Care position in NICU if no NPA experience
- Any years of experience in clinical practice as a Physician Assistant
- Successfully complete the requirements of the delegation of Services for the assigned Division
- Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
