Neonatal Physician Assistant - Level II NICU (Inpatient)

St. Cloud Orthopedics; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center's Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated group in a busy Level II NICU. The role includes responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room with overnight backup for consultations.

After orientation, the PA will be credentialed and work both independently and with attending physicians to provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• National board certification.
• Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligible).
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physician Assistant in neonatal critical care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in a Level II NICU and well-baby nursery.
• Credential and work both independently and with attending physicians.
• Order, perform, and interpret labs and imaging; prescribe medications.
• Care for critically ill and newborn patients in an inpatient setting.
• Support overnight with backup neonatology for consultations.

Education

Physician Assistant program graduate

National board certification

PA license in PA (or eligible)

1 year neonatal critical care experience

BLS and NRP certification

Job description

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center's Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated group in a busy Level II NICU. The role includes responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room with overnight backup for consultations.

After orientation, the PA will be credentialed and work both independently and with attending physicians to provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients.