Neonatal Physician Assistant

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Maryland is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under the direction of a licensed physician. The role involves performing technical procedures, making initial diagnoses, and assisting in surgeries. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited training program and hold national certification. Experience in neonatal nursing is preferred, and relevant certifications like ACLS are required. The position offers a competitive salary based on various factors including experience and location.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program required.
• National certification by NCCPA is required.
• Maryland State licensure as a Physician's Assistant is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in neonatal nursing or clinical experience in a NICU setting preferred.
• Current NRP provider status required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for FPI practices under the supervision of a physician.
• Perform technical procedures specific to specialty area.
• Assist in surgeries as applicable.
• Make initial diagnoses and order tests.

Skills

Patient care

Suturing

Injections

Diagnosing

Neonatal Resuscitation

CPR

BLS

Education

Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program

NCCPA Certification

Maryland State Board Licensure

Relevant Certifications (ACLS)

Job description

Overview

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as operative procedures, suturing, and injections. Makes initial diagnosis and orders appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable; and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
• L icensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician’s Assistant is required
• A minimum of two years of neonatal nursing or clinical experience in a NICU setting is strongly preferred
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider status is required; opportunity to become an NRP instructor if not already certified.
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate\'s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.