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Neonatal Physician Assistant
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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$143,824 / year median in Delaware
+13% projected growth
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Key Responsibilities:
Manages and provides care for the patient requiring neonatal intensive care utilizing collaborative consultation with team members, under the direction and supervision (but not necessarily the direct attendance) of an attending neonatologist. Receives a distressed neonate in the Delivery Room and initiates appropriate intervention. Performs a complete newborn physical examination and assessment of gestational age, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings. Conducts parent interviews and takes family history. Collaborates with neonatologists concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on all admissions. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient. Reviews and provides general care items involved in neonatal care, such as temperature stabilization, hyperalimentation therapy, feeding management, and phototherapy. Participates in daily rounds in NICU. Rotating shifts required What we Offer Competitive salary Extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage CME allowances Retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan Educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance. Qualified new grads are encouraged to apply Qualifications PA-C with a minimum of 2 years Neonatal experience preferred. Must have neonatal experience or have completed a Neonatal Fellowship. Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification For confidential Consideration Apply online today! Or send your resume via email to Megan.Roberts@nemours.org. #LI-MR1 NANNblast2026 NICUAPP2026