PA Neonatal Perinatal - Neonatology

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

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Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room.

A backup neonatologist is available overnight for consultation, to ensure strong clinical support at all times. Following a structured orientation period, the PA will be credentialed and work both

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• National board certification.
• Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligible).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in neonatal critical care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialty neonatal care to critically ill and newborn patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as labs and imaging.
• Prescribe medications and interventions within scope of practice.
• Operate in an inpatient critical care setting in collaboration with attending physicians and the healthcare team.

Skills

National board certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license

NRP certification

BLS certification

1 year neonatal critical care experience

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: 24 hours

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team.

This position offers the opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. A backup neonatologist is available overnight for consultation, to ensure strong clinical support at all times.

Following a structured orientation period, the PA will be credentialed and work both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality specialty care to critically ill and newborn patients.

The PA may order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging studies, as well as prescribe medications and interventions consistent with scope of practice. This position functions in an inpatient critical care setting, providing comprehensive neonatal care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• National board certification
• Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligible)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in neonatal critical care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.