Physician Assistant NICU (Per Diem) - Neonatology
About The Position
The Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our collaborative team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. The Physician Assistant will manage and coordinate overnight care for NICU patients, working both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and members of the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients. An in-house Respiratory Therapist is available for all deliveries, and a backup Neonatologist is available overnight for consultation. The unit averages 1,000-1,500 deliveries per year. Following a structured orientation period, the Physician Assistant will be credentialed to practice independently within the scope of Neonatology.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania
- National certification in Pennsylvania or in another state with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
- Two (2) years of experience as a Physician Assistant
Nice To Haves
- NICU critical care experience
- Two (2) years of experience within Neonatology or a related acute care specialty
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate overnight care for NICU patients
- Work independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and members of the multidisciplinary care team
- Provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients
Benefits
- Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
- Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
