Neonatal Physician Assistant - Level III/IV NICU Leader

University of California- Davis Health; California; On-site; USD 122,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Neonatal Physician Assistant to provide independent advanced practice clinical expertise in the NICU, collaborating with Neonatology Attending Physicians. The role includes managing complex neonatal cases, with emphasis on patient and family education and interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities include inpatient care, professional development, and contributions to quality, evidence-based practice and research within a high-volume NICU setting, all in a 90%

Qualifications

• Current California Physician Assistant license
• DEA registration within 3 months of hire
• National PA board certification in a related specialty
• AHA BLS CPR certification (or UC Davis Health issued)
• NRP certification within 7 days of hire
• Master's degree or PhD from an accredited PA program or equivalent PA training

Responsibilities

• 80% inpatient responsibilities.
• 10% professional development activities.
• 5% quality and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• 5% education and research duties

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Independent practice

Stress management

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

National PA board certification

Licensed Physician Assistant in CA

NRP certification

AHA BLS CPR certification

DEA registration (within 3 months)

Job description

UC Davis Health is seeking a Neonatal Physician Assistant to provide independent advanced practice clinical expertise in the NICU, collaborating with Neonatology Attending Physicians. The role includes managing complex neonatal cases, with emphasis on patient and family education and interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities include inpatient care, professional development, and contributions to quality, evidence-based practice and research within a high-volume NICU setting, all in a 90%