Physician Assistant - Neonatology

SUMMARY OF 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• NICU or neonatal critical care experience
• Two (2) years of experience within Neonatology or a related acute care specialty

BENEFITS

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