Neonatal Physician Assistant, Level IV NICU, Sign-On Bonus

NemoursCareerSite; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Quality-based bonus incentives

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

457B plan

Educational/licensure/malpractice fees

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Neonatology team in our expanding NICU in Wilmington, Delaware. The unit will grow in 2026 with 14 new inpatient rooms, bringing the bed count to 46, and will continue delivering Level IV neonatal care.

Shifts are rotating and include holiday commitments. The role offers a strong benefits package, relocation assistance, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the

Qualifications

• PA-C with minimum 2 years neonatal experience preferred.
• Neonatal experience or completed a Neonatal Fellowship required.
• Current unrestricted PA license to practice in applicable state.
• National NCCPA certification required.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage NICU patients with neonatal team under neonatologist supervision.
• Receive distressed neonates in delivery room and initiate intervention.
• Perform newborn exams and gestational age assessments.
• Conduct parent interviews and document family history.
• Collaborate with neonatologists on admissions and care plans.
• Order labs and procedures as needed.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic neonatal care.
• Review care items: temperature stabilization, nutrition, phototherapy.
• Participate in daily NICU rounds.
• Rotating shifts required.

Skills

Neonatal care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

PA Licensure

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Neonatology team in our expanding NICU in Wilmington, Delaware. The unit will grow in 2026 with 14 new inpatient rooms, bringing the bed count to 46, and will continue delivering Level IV neonatal care.

Shifts are rotating and include holiday commitments. The role offers a strong benefits package, relocation assistance, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the