Neonatal Physician Assistant – Magee-Womens Hospital

Neonatal Physician Assistant

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is seeking a Neonatal Physician Assistant to join the Pediatric Neonatology team at UPMC Magee‑Womens Hospital, home to one of the region’s busiest Level III NICUs.

One year of NICU APP experience or completion of a fellowship program is required for Physician Assistants

Applicants without one year of NICU experience are encouraged to apply for our APP Neonatology Fellowship Program

The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This includes evaluation and management of neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The Neonatal APP-Staff is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Neonatal APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Neonatal APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Neonatal APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Neonatal APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Neonatal APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Neonatal Physician Assistant

• 1 year level III or IV NICU PA experience or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency/fellowship in neonatology required.

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

• BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification listed must meet AAAP standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP)
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