Neonatology Physician Assistant Date Posted:

30 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 30, 2026

Recruiter:

WhiteCoat Locums Location:

Lansing, Michigan Salary:

USD65.00

Per Hour Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Work Hours:

Full Time Job Reference:

2993261526-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Neonatal Physician Assistant Opportunity Position Overview An established Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide inpatient neonatal care as part of a collaborative NICU team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside neonatologists and specialized neonatal staff in a high-acuity environment caring for critically ill newborns.

Orientation:

$65/hr

Hourly:

$130/hr

Holiday:

$200/hr

Holiday:

$200/hr

Schedule Start Date:

July 2026 Ongoing coverage need

Day Shift:

7:00 AM 7:30

PM Night Shift:

7:00 PM 7:30 AM Flexible scheduling based on unit needs Practice Setting Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level

III NICU

)

Level I Trauma Center EMR:

Epic Physician-supervised practice model Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care for neonatal patients in the NICU Attend high-risk deliveries Perform neonatal resuscitation Evaluate, diagnose, and manage neonatal conditions Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams Document patient care using Epic EMR Required Procedures Delivery Room Attendance Neonatal Resuscitation PICC Line Placement Umbilical Line Placement Needle Aspiration Chest Tube Placement Patient Population Neonates Average patient volume: patients per APP per day Practice Environment Physician supervision available onsite Team-based care model APPs do not practice independently Opportunity to work in a specialized neonatal critical care setting Qualifications Board Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) Active Michigan License Current NRP Advanced Provider or Instructor Status Neonatal experience required New graduates will not be considered Additional Information Coverage need due to staffing changes within the NICU program Credentialing timeframe approximately 120+ days Travel assistance available for qualifying providers Ideal Candidate Experienced Physician Assistant with NICU or neonatal critical care experience Skilled in neonatal procedures and resuscitation Comfortable working in a collaborative, physician-supervised environment Strong clinical assessment and critical care management skills