Physician Assistant - Neonatal

US-FL-Orlando

clinical

Req #: 48879
Type: Practitioner - Physician Assistant

Mednax

				Overview:

US News & World Report Ranked - Busiest Labor & Delivery Unit in Florida

Neonatal Physician Assistant

Responsibilities:

Pediatrix(r) Medical Group seeks a Neonatal Physician Assistant to join its practice at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida. The hospital's NICU offers:

* Well-established and respected practice cares for 1,900 babies annually
* State-of-the-art, 142-bed, Level-IV NICU
* Sister hospital, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, provides the NICU with full-service pediatric and surgical subspecialty services
* NICU is supported by RN/RT teams for the delivery room,  transports and PICC lines are managed by a team of RNs
* Winnie Palmer's Fetal Care Center attracts a variety of fascinating fetal and neonatal cases with EXIT procedure capability and includes a Women's Intensive Care Unit
* At the forefront of our practice is solid leadership, excellence in every aspect of our work and a genuine desire to "take great care of the patient"
* Team of 25 neonatologists and 7 NNPs
* A Neonatal Fellowship site
* Advanced training in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Neonatal Hemodynamics 
* Shifts are 12-hour days with some flexibility and 12-hour nights
* *Completion of a neonatal training program or previous NICU experience required

About Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies:

* 350-bed facility and the busiest labor and delivery unit in the state of Florida
* Approximately 15,000 annual deliveries
* Level-IV 142-bed NICU 
* Named an ECMO Center of Excellence, one of only 4 in Florida
* One of the most technologically advanced and largest NICUs in the nation
* Named a "Best Children's Hospital" in neonatology by US News & World Report
* The hospital boasts many other national and international accolades for excellence 

Orlando Fast Facts:

* Home to world-famous theme parks Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld
* Cost of living is lower than other major cities in Florida
* Numerous parks, lakes and nature trails for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, biking, fishing, golfing and boating
* Home to professional sports teams, including the Orlando Magic and Orlando City Soccer Club
* Vibrant arts and culture scene with museums, theaters and galleries, such as Orlando Museum of Art and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
* A diverse city with a large Hispanic population, reflected in the city's cuisine, music and cultural events
* Several highly ranked universities, including the University of Central Florida and Rollins College, along with some excellent public and private schools
* While Orlando is not located directly on the coast, it's a short drive to some of the state's most beautiful beaches, such as Cocoa Beach and Daytona Beach
* Nearly 310,000 residents call Orlando home, with a metro populous of 2 million
* Subtropical climate, year-round warm temperatures ranging on average from 59 F in the winter to 81 F in the summer

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 one year of PA experience in a Neonatal ICU
			
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