Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant (PA)

Locums - Seattle Childrens Main; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Malpractice insurance

Recruitment support

Credentialing team

Referral bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens assignment in Seattle, Washington. The 13-week contract offers the potential for extension, with a 7:00 PM–7:00 AM schedule and equitable compensation.

The role emphasizes neonatal coverage across Level II–IV NICUs, performing procedures, admissions, and deliveries while credentialing across multiple facilities. EPIC is used for documentation and travel to community NICU sites is required, with PA-C licensure

Qualifications

• Active PA-C licensure (WA) or eligibility.
• DEA registration (active).
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications current.
• Strong neonatal patient care experience preferred.
• Willingness to credential at multiple facilities and travel to NICU sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal coverage for the neonatal team across Level II–IV NICUs.
• Perform neonatal procedures as required.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and delivery attendance.
• Serve as first call for neonatal APP responsibilities.
• Utilize EPIC for documentation.

Skills

PA licensure

DEA registration

BLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Seattle, Washington
Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $111 - $120/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens assignment in Seattle, Washington. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Physician Assistant (PA):

• Provide neonatal advanced practice provider coverage for parental leave on the neonatal team from January through July 2027
• Work as a Neonatology NP or PA covering approximately 240 hours every two weeks across 3 FTE
• Ability to work all shift types including 10-hour day, 12-hour day, 14-hour night, and 24-hour shifts
• Work Level II, Level III, and Level IV NICUs as needed
• Perform all neonatal procedures as required by the clinical setting
• Manage clinical responsibilities including patient admissions, discharges, and delivery attendance
• Function as first call for all neonatal APP responsibilities
• Manage varying patient volumes depending on site level (Level IV: 5–6 patients; Level III: 10–15 patients; Level II: 5–8 patients with normal newborn duties)
• Utilize EPIC electronic medical records system for documentation
• Travel to and work at community NICU sites using a rental car as provided
• Credential at multiple facilities to maintain eligibility to work at community centers
• Maintain active NNP certification and/or active PA-C licensure
• Maintain valid state licensure
• Maintain active DEA registration
• Maintain current NRP certification
• Maintain current PALS certification
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccine requirements (medical/religious exemptions only)

Benefits for a Physician Assistant (PA):

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
• 24/7 Recruitment Support
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.