Physician Assistant Fellow - Pediatrics: Neonatal Critical Care

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) offers a one-year Neonatology PA fellowship designed to provide a comprehensive clinical and didactic education. The program prepares fellows for a full-time position in Neonatology, with an extended clinical schedule and regular didactic requirements.

The cohort is scheduled to start February 22, 2027 and follows a 40-hour week with 13-hour shifts, rotating days/nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and licensure or eligibility.
• New graduates welcome; PA with interest in Neonatology encouraged.
• BLS and NICU training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats based on history, exam, and tests.
• Performs procedures as privileged and approved by the division chief (e.g., intubation, line placements).
• Initiates referrals and consults with supervising physicians.
• Documents and bills for direct care when appropriate.
• Engages in evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities.
• Participates in accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities.
• Maintains licenses, certifications, CMEs as required by policy and state law.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Description Summary

One-year fellowship focuses on clinical experiences as well as a robust didactic curriculum, to provide well-rounded education intended to fully prepare a PA for a full-time position in Neonatology.

This Fellowship Cohort is scheduled to start February 22nd, 2027.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001025 COM PEDS Neonatology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Fair Labor Standards Act Status

Salary exempt

Hours per week

Extended clinical schedule with additional didactic requirements

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

February 2027 through January 2028. Weekly schedule variable 13 hour shifts, rotating days/nights and weekends.

Patient Population Focus: Neonatal

Patient Population Age Range: 0-2 years

Required Training

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.

Required Experience

None. This fellowship is geared for new graduate PAs and for experienced PAs wanting to change practice specialties.

Degree of Supervision

Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician, APP Manager, and APP Fellowship Director.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NICU)
• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
• Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
  • Intubation
  • Central venous and arterial line placement
  • Insertion and removal of chest tubes
  • Thoracentesis
  • Suprapubic bladder tap
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Paracentesis
  • Partial and total exchange transfusion
  • Arterial puncture
  • Peripheral arterial line placement
  • Other procedures as needed
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
• Documents and bills for direct care provided when appropriate
• Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
• Attends education and academic sessions as determined by APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director
• Completes presentations, lectures, QI projects or other academic requirements as set by MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department
• Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities
• PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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