Physician Assistant - Neonatal

Pediatrix & Obstetrix; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our Neonatal team at FSU Health - Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, FL. The role supports high‑risk newborns in a busy Level III NICU, with a multidisciplinary team and access to subspecialists.

Qualified candidates will have NCCPA certification, a master’s degree, and neonatal PA training or NICU experience. We offer a competitive compensation package with potential sign‑on bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current certification through NCCPA.
• Minimum of a master’s degree.
• One year post‑masters Neonatal PA training or one year of NICU Neonatal PA experience.

Skills

NCCPA certification

Neonatal PA experience

Master’s degree

Post‑master Neonatal PA residency

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Where Tiny Miracles Thrive: Join Our Neonatology Team at FSU Health in Tallahassee

For more than 35 years, Pediatrix® Medical Group has been a trusted leader in neonatal care at FSU Health -Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. We are excited to welcome an experienced and compassionate Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA) to join our well‑established, collaborative team making a meaningful impact on families across North Florida and South Georgia.

Position Highlights

• Practice in a busy, 34-bed Level III NICU with an average daily census of 25 and 3,000 annual deliveries
• The region’s only Level III NICU, equipped to care for high‑risk mothers and premature or critically ill newborns
• Work within a robust, multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, NNPs, pediatric intensivists, and pediatric hospitalists
• Access to a wide network of pediatric subspecialists—including cardiology, endocrinology, and orthopedics
• Supportive, friendly environment with outstanding nursing staff and dedicated ancillary services, including a specialized PICC team
• Flexible schedule with a mix of 8-hour and 24-hour shifts
• Applicants interested in pursuing a neonatal post-masters residency program are welcome to apply - ask us about potential tuition reimbursement assistance.

About FSU Health -Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

• A leading 772-bed acute care hospital serving a 21‑county region across Florida and Georgia
• Home to the area’s primary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Delivers over 75% of all babies born in the region
• The only local hospital to earn the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation—committed to family‑centered care
• Proud teaching institution with four affiliated residency programs

Why You’ll Love Tallahassee

Tallahassee offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, natural beauty, and vibrant community life:

• Florida’s state capital and home to major institutions like Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College
• Warm, sunny weather year‑round—with summers in the high 90s and mild winters in the 60s
• Endless outdoor recreation: parks, lakes, forests, and iconic natural spaces like Apalachicola National Forest, St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and Wakulla Springs
• Less than an hour from Gulf Coast beaches
• Affordable cost of living with diverse, culturally rich neighborhoods
• Thriving sports culture—including the legendary Florida State Seminoles
• A welcoming, community‑oriented city with abundant volunteer and civic engagement opportunities

Make a Difference Where Your Work Truly Matters

Join a dedicated team that’s been caring for the region’s most vulnerable newborns for decades—while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in one of Florida’s most livable cities.

• Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Applicants must have completed, or be willing to enroll in, a one year post‑masters Neonatal PA training program or have one year of recent experience as a Neonatal PA in a NICU

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign‑on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well‑being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office‑based practices. The group’s high‑quality, evidence‑based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality‑improvement and safety initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.