Neonatal Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Pennsylvania

Job description

About the facility

This 537-bed facility provides comprehensive medical services including inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care capabilities. The institution maintains a Level 3 NICU designed to support critically ill neonatal patients requiring intensive care services. The facility operates with established protocols and appropriate staffing models to ensure quality patient outcomes.

About the facility location

Pennsylvania offers diverse attractions including the Eastern State Penitentiary, Longwood Gardens, and various theme parks alongside cultural tours. The state features natural landmarks such as Bushkill Falls in the Pocono Mountains, known for its eight waterfalls, and the Kinzua Sky Walk at Kinzua Bridge State Park. Visitors can engage in activities such as horse riding, day trips, ghost tours, and cruises throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive neonatal-perinatal medicine care through day and 24-hour shift coverage at a Level 3 NICU facility. Primary responsibilities include performing intubation, chest tube insertion, umbilical lines, PICC line placement, and arterial sticks as part of routine neonatal procedures. The clinician will manage critically ill neonatal patients requiring intensive care services while maintaining accurate documentation through electronic systems. No call requirements allow focused attention on direct patient care and procedural responsibilities.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10 PPD
• Patient population: Peds
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift time(s): Day and 24-hour shifts
• Procedures required: Intubation, chest tubes, umbilical lines, PICC lines, arterial sticks
• Certifications required: Board certification negotiable

Your dedicated recruiter

Jessica Patzak

Call / Text: (678) 690-7359
Email: jpatzak@locumtenens.com

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