Physician Assistant Neonatology Per Diem

Physician Assistant Neonatology Per Diem

Division of Neonatology

The Physician Assistant (PA) will be an integral part of the health care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medical assistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates).

• Clinical Care : Provide direct patient care under physician supervision for common medical conditions including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of routine acute and chronic illnesses. Document all patient encounters within 24 hours per practice guidelines, maintain continuity care panel and manage patient flow including urgent care as needed. Perform procedures, venipuncture, vaccinations, and nursing tasks as requested while demonstrating competency in age-appropriate care across all patient populations.
• Patient Management : Review lab results and notify clinicians of abnormalities, coordinate follow-up care and contact families for further evaluation or treatment as needed. Manage chronic disease patients, process routine medication refills in consultation with physician, and complete medical documentation including work / school notes and care coordination with other providers. Develop and implement patient education for common diagnoses, evaluate caregiver understanding, and explain illness, tests, procedures, and home care including medication administration using both oral and printed materials.
• Practice Development : Review current policies and recommend revisions to improve efficiency and patient experience. Identify needs for new policies in discussion with Practice Administrator and Chair, assist with policy development, and contribute to PA role development within the department. Provide in-service education for nurses and medical assistants.

Requirements :

Salary Range : 80.00 - 80.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.