Physician Assistant Neonatal

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions in an expanded role as a professional physician assistant-neonatal at West Penn and Jefferson Regional Hospitals, performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician licensed to practice medicine.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited, master physician assistant program.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License or board eligible.
• PA-C required or board eligible.
• License and certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C.
• 1-3 years’ in Level III neonatal intensive care unit as PA.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor Certification.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Obtain, record, and interpret complete health history, including past medical history, obstetrical history, family history, and psychosocial aspects.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/neonate, order and interpret laboratory, radiographic, and clinical data when planning and documenting the course of management discussed with the attending neonatologist.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the care of the patient per established protocols.
• Discriminate between normal, normal variation, and abnormal deviations by specific screening tests and refer patient with abnormal finding to appropriate healthcare services.
• Attend and provide coverage for high-risk deliveries and stabilization of neonates, provide transport coverage for sick neonates as warranted per attending physician and appropriately initiates emergency evaluation and treatment.
• Coordinate plan of care within area of specialty, and coordinate discharge/transfers, including dictation of discharge and transfer summaries.
• Provide support, educate and communicate with patient, family, interdisciplinary team, and community health services as appropriate.
• Participate in QA projects and NICU committees, and demonstrate effective leadership skills while contributing to Department, Division, and Hospital goals.
• Responsible for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level