Physician Assistant

Pediatrix•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Exciting full-time opportunity for a physician assistant (PA) to join a growing dynamic team in a dedicated 30-bed pediatric emergency department in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sunrise Children's Hospital is a tertiary-care children's facility with a new state-of-the-art pediatric ER. Volumes are approaching 55K. Excellent subspecialty coverage including Neurosurgery, amongst the usual. Peds surgeons are responsive and progressive. We have a robust PICU, CVICU, NICU, Hospitalist program in the hospital all run by Pediatrix. Child life and peds social work have a strong ER presence. Full scribe coverage. The PA will perform rapid medical examinations in triage and care for low and moderate acuity patients in the pediatric fast track area and in the main pediatric emergency department. Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pediatric emergency medicine. The suburbs of Las Vegas are very family friendly. Housing is reasonable, there is no state income tax , property taxes are very low and outdoor activities are endless and incredible. The weather is fantastic and there are some great restaurants. If you are into hockey, football and baseball, we have you covered with professional sports teams. Las Vegas is the gateway to incredible outdoor activities in CA, UT and AZ. At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of a master’s degree

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pediatric emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

The PA will perform rapid medical examinations in triage
Care for low and moderate acuity patients in the pediatric fast track area and in the main pediatric emergency department