Physician Assistant-Certified (75% FTE) - SMS-3837

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Springfield, IL seeks a Neonatal Physician Assistant to provide patient care in a busy level III NICU and several level II nurseries. The role emphasizes education, consultation, and collaboration with neonatology faculty to deliver family-centered care.

The position requires PA licensure in Illinois, graduation from an accredited PA program, and national certification. Commitment to teaching, leadership, and research is valued, with opportunities to contribute to program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Passed the national certifying exam at time of hire.
• Ability to be licensed in Illinois as a Physician Assistant prior to start date.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Two years of NICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as outlined in the Collaboration Agreement with neonatology faculty.
• Maintain a clinical neonatology practice to enhance proficiency.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice through reviews by faculty.
• Maintain documentation of competency on ongoing cases.
• Participate in didactic and clinical teaching for residency.
• Provide continuing education for neonatal faculty and physicians.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive neonatology program.
• Participate in quality initiatives and scholarly activities related to neonatology.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Leadership

Research

Education

PA program graduate

Illinois PA licensure

National certification exam

Job description

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Description

This is a clinical position in the teaching and clinical practice of Neonatology to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.
The major function of the Neonatal Physician Assistant includes: clinical practice, education, and consultation.
The primary responsibility of the Neonatal Physician Assistant is the direct application of clinical expertise to patients and families being managed in a busy level III NICU and several level II special care nurseries.
Comprehensive, family-centered health care is delivered with clinical responsibilities as outlined in the Collaboration Agreement by the collaborating physicians.

Examples of Duties

I. Service 85%

• 1. Provide patient care as outlined in the Collaboration Agreement with neonatology faculty.
• 2. Set an example to future practitioners of highly-skilled and conscientious practice of neonatology that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities.
• 3. Maintain a clinical practice in neonatology in order to enhance clinical proficiency.
• 4. Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice through period review by medical doctor faculty.
• 5. Maintain documentation of competency on ongoing cases.

II. Teaching 05%

• 1. Participate by providing didactic and clinical teaching for residency.
• 2. Provide continuing education programs in neonatology for both the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.
• 3. Provide a role model for NICU staff, students and residents as a teacher and practitioner of neonatology.

III. Administration 05%

• 1. Assist the Division Director in promoting and developing a comprehensive neonatology program.
• 2. Serve on such committees as may be assigned by the Medical Director, Division Director or the Chair of Pediatrics.
• 3. Participate in quality initiatives assigned by the Medical Director or Division Director.

IV. Research 05%

• 1. Participate in scholarly activities and promote development of academic or research activities related to neonatology to enhance the academic environment of the Division.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Received a passing score on the national certifying exam at time of hire.
• Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant. Licensure is required prior to start date.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit.
• Demonstrated competence in communication, clinical care management/leadership, problem identification/resolution, teaching, and research.

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