Physician Assistant - Neonatal Fellowship

Pediatrix • McAllen, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrix is seeking a physician assistant for a 12-month Neonatal Post-Graduate Training Program in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Designed for graduate physician assistants seeking to subspecialize in neonatology, the intensive program develops skills for providing comprehensive, team-based care to high-risk and convalescing newborns. Training includes mentoring, didactic teaching, simulations, skills training, and clinical experiences.

The practice includes three Level III NICUs (Rio Grande Regional, McAllen Medical, and Mission Regional), one Level II NICU (Knapp Regional), and one Level I nursery (Edinburg Regional). The team consists of 10 neonatal nurse practitioners, one family nurse practitioner, and seven neonatologists.

The position is based in the Weslaco-McAllen area of the Rio Grande Valley. The posting describes the region as offering cultural events and cuisine, outdoor recreation, affordable housing, family-friendly communities, and access through McAllen International Airport.

Requirements

• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Minimum of a master’s degree.
• Completed a Neonatal PA training program or have current physician assistant experience in a Neonatal ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, team-based care for high-risk and convalescing newborns as part of neonatal clinical training.
• Participate in mentoring, didactic teaching, simulations, skills training, and clinical experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Sign-on bonuses at many locations.
• Relocation at many locations.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Voluntary benefit plans available through payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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