Neonatal Physician Assistant

About the role

The Nemours Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their expanding NICU in Wilmington, Delaware. The NICU is set to expand in 2026, adding 14 new inpatient rooms, bringing the total to 45 beds.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides care for neonates requiring neonatal intensive care, collaborating with neonatologists.
• Initiates appropriate interventions upon receiving a distressed neonate in the Delivery Room.
• Conducts a complete newborn physical examination and assesses gestational age, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.
• Takes family histories and collaborates with neonatologists regarding historical events, physical findings, and diagnostic/therapeutic measures.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures, and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Reviews and provides general care items, including temperature stabilization, hyperalimentation therapy, feeding management, and phototherapy.
• Participates in daily rounds in the NICU.

Requirements

• PA-C with a minimum of 2 years Neonatal experience (preferred).
• Must have neonatal experience or have completed a Neonatal Fellowship.
• Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification.

Qualifications

• PA-C with a minimum of 2 years Neonatal experience preferred.

Skills

• Collaborative teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to manage neonatal patients.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a $30,000 sign-on / 3-year retention agreement.
• Extensive benefits package including quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• CME allowances.
• Retail plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan.
• Educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance.

Pay

• $30,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Rotating shifts required.