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Pediatrix
McAllen, Texas

Physician Assistant - Neonatal Fellowship

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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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

PediatricsClinical careNeonatal intensive carePatient assessmentSimulation training

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).

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Texas22 active443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 74% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 433 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pediatrix

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, HSAs
401k plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Sign-on bonuses (some locations)
Relocation (some locations)

Living in McAllen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$1,300/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.