Physician Assistant - Neonatal Fellowship
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Job Description
Neonatology Fellowship Opportunity for Physician Assistant!
Responsibilities
A progressive pediatric group of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners are seeking a physician assistant for an excellent neonatal fellowship opportunity!
The Physician Assistant Neonatal Post-Graduate Training Program with Pediatrix in the Beautiful Rio Grande Valley, TX is a 12-month intensive program designed for graduate physician assistants (PAs) seeking to subspecialize in neonatology. This program provides PAs with the crucial skills needed to deliver comprehensive, team-based care for high-risk and convalescing newborns. The program runs 12-months and includes:
- Mentoring
- Didactic teaching
- Simulations
- Skills training
- Clinical experiences
Our Practice
- 3 level III NICUs (Rio Grande Regional, McAllen Medical, Mission Regional)
- 1 level II NICU (Knapp Regional)
- 1 Level I Nursery (Edinburg Regional)
- Team of 10 NNP's + 1 FNP + 7 Neonatologists
Why Weslaco-McAllen?
Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Weslaco and nearby McAllen offer a vibrant, fast-growing community. Named a Best City for Jobs by Forbes, the area blends small-town charm with cosmopolitan flair.
- Culture: Enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine, live music, art festivals, and historic landmarks.
- Outdoor Life: Subtropical climate perfect for birdwatching (500+ species), hiking, and kayaking at Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park.
- Affordability: No state income tax, affordable housing, and a booming economy.
Community
- Family-friendly with top schools, safe neighborhoods, and easy access via McAllen International Airport.
- Join us to build a rewarding career in a dynamic region!
Qualifications
Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of a Master’s Degree
Applicants must have completed a Neonatal PA training program or have current PA experience in a Neonatal ICU
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being.
Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.
Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.
Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.
The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: pediatrix.com.
Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Texas | 22 active | 443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 74% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Physician Assistant listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment295 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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