• Physician Assistant NICU - Neonatology

    Penn State Health (Reading, PA)


    St Joseph Medical Group

    **Location** : US:PA:Reading

    **Work Type** : Full Time

    **FTE** : 1.0

    **Shift** : Varied

    **Hours** : 7p-7a; 7 on 7 off

    **Recruiter** : Please contact Esther Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    The Penn State Health St. Joseph Neonatology team is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team in a Level II NICU with well-baby and delivery room responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will manage and coordinate overnight care for the NICU patients. Following appropriate orientation, the PA is credentialed and works in collaboration with the attending physicians, peers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide specialty care to critically ill patients. An in-house Respiratory Therapist is available for all deliveries and a backup Neonatologist is available during the night. The average number of deliveries a year is 1000-1500.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

    + Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment

    + National Certification in the State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation (NPR) Certification

    + PA-C required

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

    + NICU critical care experience

    + Two (2) years of experience within their licensure

     

    _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._

     

    **Position** Physician Assistant NICU - Neonatology

    **Location** US:PA:Reading | Advanced Practice | Full Time

    **Req ID** 13490