Physician Assistant- Neonatology Intensivist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health – Golisano Children's Hospital and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, seeks a Physician Assistant for Neonatal-Perinatal Critical Care.

Join a Level IV NICU team providing advanced, family-centered care for the most fragile patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. The role offers autonomy, opportunities for education and mentorship, and in-house 24/7 coverage support in a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or higher in PA licensure required.
• National Certification as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania or another state with reciprocity, with licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care as part of the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine team.
• Collaborate with Neonatal Attending Physicians, Fellows, Advanced Practice Clinicians, Residents and specialty staff.
• Contribute to education, mentorship, and in-house 24/7 coverage for neonatal critical care.

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program graduation

PA National Certification with PA licensure

Job description

Physician Assistant- Neonatology Intensivist

Penn State Health - Golisano Children's Hospital and Milton S.Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: 10, 12, 16 and 24 hour shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Join the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine team at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, home to the only Level IV NICU in central Pennsylvania. We’re seeking a Physician Assistant – Critical Care Intensivist (Neonatology) to provide advanced, family-centered care for our most fragile patients.

In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of Neonatal Attending Physicians, Fellows, Advanced Practice Clinicians, Residents, and specialty staff dedicated to excellence in neonatal critical care. Our Level IV NICU cares for a diverse and complex patient population — including extremely premature infants and those with congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, congenital heart disease, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and conditions requiring ECMO or advanced surgical care.

This position offers the opportunity to practice with a high degree of autonomy, participate in education and mentorship, and engage in in-house 24/7 coverage that ensures seamless, compassionate care. Join a nationally recognized academic medical center where your expertise will help shape the future of neonatal medicine while advancing your own professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania required.
• National Certification as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania or in another state with reciprocity, with licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, high-acuity environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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 Employer and 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.