What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (PA) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego?
Job Summary
This Neonatal Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Neonatal Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well neonates collaboratively with the Division of Neonatology. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as
needed, pursuant to hospital needs.(The Neonatal PA is a "Critical Care" PA, which is defined as:
Bachelor's Degree
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Neonatal Resuscitation Prog Advanced Provider (AAP)
Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
Current California Physician Assistant License
Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission
Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA: DEA Controlled Substance II, IIn, III, IIIn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; If employee required to have DEA, Employee will request Medical Staff Privileges via the Med Staff Privilege form and will go thru the AHP Med staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5 privileges. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office
Medicare Billing number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than by 3 months of employment
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
3 years of experience as Neonatal Physician Assistant
2 years of experience in a Direct Clinical Care position in NICU if no NPA experience
Any years of experience in clinical practice as a Physician Assistant
Successfully complete the requirements of the delegation of Services for the assigned division
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
The current salary range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
This Neonatal Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Neonatal Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well neonates collaboratively with the Division of Neonatology. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as
needed, pursuant to hospital needs.(The Neonatal PA is a "Critical Care" PA, which is defined as:
- Critical Care-level patient, typically defined as:
- Neonatal patient
- PICU patient
- CVICU patient
- "Critical Care" means the PA is clinically-supervised by an ICU-credentialed physician.
- Credentialed in Med Staff with critical-care-defined competencies/procedures.
- Generally, they are working in a unit that is a 24/7 operation. Schedules are 24/7 and not limited to Monday-Friday w/ limited or no holidays).
Bachelor's Degree
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Neonatal Resuscitation Prog Advanced Provider (AAP)
Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
Current California Physician Assistant License
Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission
Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA: DEA Controlled Substance II, IIn, III, IIIn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; If employee required to have DEA, Employee will request Medical Staff Privileges via the Med Staff Privilege form and will go thru the AHP Med staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5 privileges. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office
Medicare Billing number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than by 3 months of employment
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
3 years of experience as Neonatal Physician Assistant
2 years of experience in a Direct Clinical Care position in NICU if no NPA experience
Any years of experience in clinical practice as a Physician Assistant
Successfully complete the requirements of the delegation of Services for the assigned division
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
The current salary range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
Salary : $75 - $102