Physician Assistant - Neonatology

WAPA; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Neonatology is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Level II NICU team, with duties in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. The PA will collaborate with an attending neonatologist to provide bedside neonatal care and timely consultations.

After orientation, the PA will be credentialed and work both independently and with the team, order tests, interpret results, prescribe medications, and participate in inpatient critical care to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• National board certification.
• Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligible).
• Minimum of one 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 neonatal care in the Level II NICU and in the well-baby nursery and delivery room.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and interventions within scope of practice.
• Work in an inpatient critical care setting to support critically ill and newborn patients.

Skills

Neonatal critical care

Clinical teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant degree (accredited)

National board certification

PA license (PA)

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: 24 hour in house

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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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.