Physician Assistant, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Hamilton Health Sciences

5 days ago

United StatesFull TimeNeonatology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hamilton Health Sciences as a Physician Assistant – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in United States. The NICU Physician Assistant (PA) is a graduate of a recognized PA Program who has successfully completed the PA Certification Exam (PACE). The PA works under the direct supervision of an immediately available Neonatal Intensive Care Physician (Neonatologist) within a large interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

will also identify patients with acute clinical issues common to NICU and work within the interdisciplinary team to appropriately manage patient care.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Hamilton Health Sciences as a Physician Assistant – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Key Skills

Neonatal intensive careClinical protocolsPatient care managementDiagnostic testingMedication prescriptionCritical careEmergency responseInterdisciplinary collaborationInterpersonal communicationLeadershipCritical thinkingProblem solvingOrganizationPrioritizationPatient-centered care

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized Physician Assistant program and hold a valid PA Certification Exam (PACE) credential. Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and current BCLS certification are required, with critical care experience preferred.

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Position Insights

Neonatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Neonatology position at Hamilton Health Sciences is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal intensive care, Clinical protocols, Patient care management, Diagnostic testing, Medication prescription, Critical care, Emergency response, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant facilitates consistent clinical protocols and continuity of care within the NICU under the supervision of a neonatologist. They are responsible for managing patient care, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications as authorized by medical directives.

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