Neonatal Physician Assistant- Part-Time- PRN- less than 20 hrs. weekly

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 95,920 - 143,800; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc is looking for a Part-Time Neonatal Physician Assistant to join their team. The role requires providing patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician, with tasks including suturing and diagnosis.

Candidates must have a relevant Physician Assistant training background, along with certifications like NRP, CPR, and BLS. The position is located in Largo, Maryland, and offers a salary range between $95,920 and $143,800 based on various factors.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program is required.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification is required.
• Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician’s Assistant is required.
• Minimum two years of neonatal nursing or clinical experience in a NICU setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed physician.
• Perform operative procedures, suturing, and injections.
• Make initial diagnoses and order appropriate tests and treatments.
• Assist in surgeries as required.

Skills

Neonatal nursing experience

Patient care

Suturing

Injections

Diagnostic skills

CPR

BLS

Education

Physician Assistant Training Program

NCCPA Certification

Maryland State Physician’s Assistant licensure

Job description

Neonatal Physician Assistant- Part-Time- PRN - less than 20 hrs. weekly

Job Category: Clinical Staff

Requisition Number: NEONA008747

• Part‑Time
• On‑site
• Salary Range: $95,920 USD to $143,800 USD

Location

UM Capital Region-Health
901 Harry S Truman Dr N.
Largo, MD 20774, USA

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as operative procedures, suturing, and injections. Makes initial diagnosis and orders appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable; and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• 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.

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.

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