Neonatology Physician Assistant Experienced

GC Geisinger Clinic; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA is seeking an experienced Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our NICU team. The Level 2 NICU care is provided in a private room setting adjacent to labor and delivery, with collaboration from neonatologists, leadership, residents and NICU nursing staff to support growth and innovation.

The role involves caring for critically ill and recovering term and preterm infants, with shift flexibility (8hr, 16hr, 24hr) and no outpatient clinic.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Attend deliveries and manage delivery room for high-risk infants (<35 weeks) and other NICU indications.
• Perform admissions including taking history and physical exams.
• Assess and manage current NICU patients and their progression.
• Perform intubation and umbilical line placement.
• Insert chest tubes and perform arterial puncture and arterial line placement.
• Manage ventilators and respond to other critical NICU needs.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant

Job description

Location & Hours & Details

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our NICU team at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, PA. The GCMC service is centered around a private room Level 2 NICU located immediately adjacent to the respective labor and delivery service. By working in a collaborative environment alongside highly trained neonatologists, leadership, residents, and our NICU nursing staff, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create a long-lasting career where innovation and learning are encouraged and supported. If you’re ready to put your caring to work, we invite you to join our neonatal team, caring for critically ill and recovering term and preterm infants.

Job Duties

Opportunity Details

• Level 2 NICU; 7 beds
• 2,000+ deliveries annually
• Flexible shift combinations (8hr, 16hr, and 24hr shifts)
• No outpatient clinic
• Must be an experienced Neonatal Physician Assisant

Essential Responsibilities

• Attending deliveries/delivery room management of all infants less than 35 weeks and other high-risk indications
• Admissions including history and physical
• Assessments and ongoing management of current NICU patients
• Intubation
• Umbilical line placement
• Chest tubes
• Arterial puncture
• Arterial line placement
• Ventilator management
• Others as applicable

Position Details

LIVING IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING PENNSYLVANIA: There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country. Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults. From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight‑knit communities, living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life.

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ABOUT GEISINGER

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Skills

Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Additional Information

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affimative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.