Neonatal Physician Assistant - NICU Care & Surgery

University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc.; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. seeks a Physician Assistant to provide neonatal NICU care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include performing operative procedures, suturing, injections, and initiating diagnoses with order tests and treatments.

Will assist in surgery as needed and undertake other duties as assigned. Requirements include a graduating PA program, NCCPA certification, Maryland PA licensure, NRP status, CPR and BLS, and ACLS or equivalent certifications

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensure 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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
• Perform professional duties and technical procedures of the specialty to provide health care services, such as operative procedures, suturing, and injections.
• Make initial diagnosis and order appropriate tests and treatment.
• Assist in surgery where applicable; and other duties as assigned.

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. seeks a Physician Assistant to provide neonatal NICU care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include performing operative procedures, suturing, injections, and initiating diagnoses with order tests and treatments.

Will assist in surgery as needed and undertake other duties as assigned. Requirements include a graduating PA program, NCCPA certification, Maryland PA licensure, NRP status, CPR and BLS, and ACLS or equivalent certifications