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NICU Physician Assistant

Marshall Health Network

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Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Huntington, West Virginia

Quick overview

The Physician Assistant manages a caseload of neonatal patients, providing advanced clinical care to critically ill and premature newborns under the supervision of a Neonatologist. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing management of patients, performing clinical procedures, and supporting families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and hold current NCCPA certification along with a WV PA license. Required certifications include AHA BLS and NRP, with position-related experience being preferred.

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Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant with our NICU.

The NICU Physician Assistant (PA) manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision of a Neonatologist. The NICU PA provides advanced clinical care to critically ill and premature newborns in the NICU. Working collaboratively with neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals, the PA is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of neonatal patients and support of their families. In addition, the NICU Physician Assistant performs clinical procedures, demonstrates competence in clinical skills, leadership, communication, teaching and research.

Customer service is valued by the individual as evidenced by

1) being courteous to our customer, which include patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees; 2) introducing self by name and job title when speaking in person or by telephone to patients, their families, and others; 3) demonstration of honesty, discretion in conduct, and confidentiality in conversation in all areas of the work environment. The individual follows standards of conduct and procedures of hospital and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through appropriate chain of command. The individual reports safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Qualifications

Master's degree - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
Current NCCPA certification required.
WV PA license required.
AHA BLS required
NRP required.
Position-related experience preferred.

The kind of position-related experience includes

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work in an interdisciplinary setting
Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
Computer skills, especially word processor and excel spread sheets
Good verbal communication skills