Physician Assistant NICU

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 126,838 - 173,867; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our NICU/SCN team. The role involves caring for critically ill neonates in Level II and III settings, with high-risk deliveries and off-hours coverage.

You will collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, therapists and other care team members to review data, develop management plans and ensure continuity of care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
• State PA licensure required.
• Experience as a licensed PA preferred.
• Maintain licensure and professional credentials as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for critically ill neonates in the NICU and SCN.
• Attend high-risk deliveries with the NICU team and support admissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to review patient data, participate in rounds and implement care plans.
• Perform emergency and advanced procedures including intubation, thoracentesis, thoracostomy, paracentesis, umbilical/PICC line placements, arterial access, LP and bladder catheterization.
• Work under supervision of an attending physician and report to department administrator or chief PA.
• Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations and institutional policies, including PA scope of practice and clinical privileges.
• Maintain licensure, certification and credentials; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

History taking

Emergency management

Communication

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

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Job Summary

Physician Assistant - NICU/SCN

Brigham and Women's Hospital | Rotating Days, Nights and Weekends

50% Night Shift Coverage

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference from the very first moments of life.

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN) team. In this highly collaborative role, you will help care for critically ill neonates in Level II and Level III settings, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care.

About the Role

As a NICU/SCN Physician Assistant, you will play an essential role in the assessment, stabilization and ongoing medical management of critically ill newborns. This includes attending high-risk deliveries with the NICU team, supporting admissions to the NICU and SCN, and helping carry forward care plans during off-hours coverage.

You will partner closely with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists and other members of the care team to review patient history and daily clinical data, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, develop management plans and ensure continuity of care throughout each shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for critically ill neonates in the NICU and SCN settings.
• Attend high-risk deliveries with the NICU team and support timely stabilization and admission of ill neonates.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to review patient data, participate in rounds and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform emergency and advanced procedures, including but not limited to endotracheal intubation, needle thoracentesis, thoracostomy, paracentesis, umbilical line placement, PICC line placement, peripheral arterial access, lumbar puncture and bladder catheterization.
• Practice under the supervision of an attending physician and report administratively to the department administrator or chief physician assistant.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with state and federal regulations and institutional policies, including the BWH PA Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Guidelines, approved clinical privileges and BWH PA policy.
• Maintain appropriate licensure, certification and professional credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Brigham and Women's Hospital

At Brigham and Women's Hospital, exceptional care begins with exceptional people. Our nursing and clinical teams are known for their commitment to excellence, collaboration and keeping patients and families at the center of every decision. We believe great care is built through meaningful relationships - with patients, families and colleagues - and through a shared dedication to knowing each patient as an individual.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical skill, judgment and compassion to a fast‑paced neonatal care environment where teamwork, professional growth and patient‑centered care are at the heart of the work.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$126,838.40 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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