Neonatology Physician Assistant

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 144,230 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 signing bonus

Exceptional rewards and benefits

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Neonatology Physician Assistant to join its Department of Pediatrics. The position focuses on providing excellent inpatient care in the NICU with a supportive team of specialists.

Qualified candidates will have experience in neonatology, must be licensed in Illinois, and will enjoy exceptional benefits including a potential signing bonus. The schedule includes varied shifts with opportunities for advancement in a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Physician Assistant in neonatology is preferred.
• APRN Candidates must have Acute Care Certification for inpatient work.
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery room attendance and management.
• Conduct direct patient care, procedures, and neonatal transport.
• Work on a rotating schedule with day and overnight shifts.

Skills

Neonatology experience

Inpatient care

Patient management

Procedural skills

Education

Illinois licensure as a Physician Assistant

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Patient care equipment

Job description

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Neonatology Physician Assistant to join its Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology.

About the Department

Join a thriving, academically driven department that blends strong clinical care with robust educational programs. Our Team includes:

• 7 Neonatologists, 2 Neonatology Fellows, and 14 fellow NICU APPs
• The Renée Schine Crown Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Level-3, 72 bed (single-roomed), state-of-the-art unit.
• We care for critically ill infants who are born at Rush and/or transferred in from network hospitals. Our patient mix ranges from extremely preterm infants to those with complex surgical needs.
• Our center has had consistent excellent outcomes in several major neonatal morbidities in very low birth weight infants within the Vermont Oxford Network.
• The Division partners with Obstetrics and Pediatric subspecialists to provide pre‑natal care and consultation through our multidisciplinary Fetal‑Neonatal Center.
• Our productive NICU Human Milk research team at Rush conducts clinical and translational research in diverse areas: clinical, neurodevelopmental, and economic outcomes associated with mother's own milk and donor milk, disparities in lactation, maternal, infant and milk microbiome, human milk science, and lactation physiology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 100% Inpatient
• Provide delivery room attendance and management, direct patient care, procedures, and neonatal transport
• The schedule includes 10‑hour day shifts, 16‑hour overnight (4pm - 8am), and optional 24‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule—handled through self‑scheduling guidelines
• Role will report to the two NICU Co‑Lead APPs

Experienced NICU PAs may qualify for an up to $20,000 signing bonus!

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with previous Physician Assistant experience in neonatology is preferred.
• APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification if doing Inpatient work.

Position Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Pay Range: $144,230 - $203,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page: https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits.

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation's best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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