Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Physician Assistant will manage complex acute health problems for NICU patients and collaborate with neonatologists to provide comprehensive care. Responsibilities include performing procedures, ordering diagnostic tests, and assisting in delivery room resuscitation and neonatal transport.
Fairview is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the NICU APP team at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
NICU locations also include: Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Fairview St.
John's Hospital and Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.
The NICU Physician Assistant is a member of the health care team who works in collaboration with licensed physicians to provide comprehensive health care services to NICU patients and families.
The NICU Physician Assistant will engage in independent decision making about health care needs; managing the care of NICU patients hospitalized with complex acute health problems.
Diagnose, prescribe medications and interventions, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate the interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patients' discharge, rehabilitation, home health care and follow-up; ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting.
The NICU Physician Assistant will also perform procedures within their scope and realm of their collaboration agreement with their physician partner.
Positive work environment is fostered by the supportive relationship with the Neonatologists.
Neonatal care at Fairview Health Services utilizes 60 Neonatal Advance Practice Providers.
Ability to provide services at 5 metropolitan and suburban hospitals including: University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Fairview St.
John's Hospital and Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.
NICU APPs are available in the hospital 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist physicians and midwives in delivery room resuscitation/stabilization procedures, and assessment and ongoing management of infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit/Special Care Nursery.
NNICU APPs are also part of the team to transport neonates from greater Minnesota communities.
We have a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
Scheduled hours are flexible, with some weekend hours included.
As a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO), our physicians use a multidisciplinary team approach in managing clinical care.
Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/app
The posted pay range is for 1.0 FTE.
The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer.
Positions with the same min/max are flat rate jobs based on a 1.0 FTE schedule.
Compensation plans based on production can allow for higher pay than the range posted.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and be BC/BE through the NCCPA. A valid Minnesota PA license with prescriptive authority and patient care experience in the NICU are required.
Market context
Physician roles in Minnesota are typically driven by steady demand in primary care and community health settings, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an accredited MD or DO, relevant experience, active Minnesota or North Dakota licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and community health experience before applying.