Physician Assistant - PICU

Physician Assistant Position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Ranked Best Children's Hospital! Beautiful Atlanta, GA!

Join one of the country's premier pediatric healthcare organizations as a full-time Physician Assistant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) at Scottish Rite.

Position Highlights

• Practice in a 56-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with approximately 4,200 admissions annually
• Shared coverage of an 11-bed Technology-Dependent Unit with approximately 250 admissions each year
• Collaborate closely with in-house PICU physicians to:
• Assist with patient admissions
• Provide ongoing management of critically ill pediatric patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care
• Access to an active air and ground transport service
• Comprehensive pediatric subspecialty support available across the health system

Why Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is recognized among the nation's elite pediatric healthcare organizations and was named one of the Best Children's Hospitals for 20242025 by U.S. News & World Report. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected team dedicated to providing world-class care to children and families throughout the Southeast.

Why Atlanta?

Known for its unique blend of big-city amenities and Southern hospitality, Atlanta offers an outstanding quality of life for professionals and families alike. Enjoy:

• World-renowned museums, theaters, and entertainment venues
• Major professional sports franchises
• Rich history and cultural attractions
• Abundant parks and outdoor recreational opportunities
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Affordable housing and a favorable cost of living

Plus, the stunning sugar-white beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast are only a half-day drive away, making weekend getaways easy and convenient.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (PA)
• New grads are welcome to apply
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for pediatric critical care
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• 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 current PA experience in a Neonatal ICU

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation. Ask us about potential tuition reimbursement assistance.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.