Neonatal Physician Assistant: NICU & Surgery Support

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians in Largo, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to provide patient care under the direction of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include performing operative procedures and making diagnoses, while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The role requires graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Training Program, NCCPA certification, and preferably experience in a NICU setting. This position offers a competitive salary range depending on various factors.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Performs operative procedures, suturing, and injections.
• Makes initial diagnosis and orders appropriate tests and treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Operative procedures

Suturing

Injections

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

CPR

BLS

ACLS

Education

Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program

Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians in Largo, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to provide patient care under the direction of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include performing operative procedures and making diagnoses, while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The role requires graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Training Program, NCCPA certification, and preferably experience in a NICU setting. This position offers a competitive salary range depending on various factors.