Neonatal Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is a physician-led multispecialty group with over 650 providers, currently looking for a Full-Time Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our dedicated team of 3 Neonatologists and 6 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in the Boise metropolitan area.

Our 32-bed, Level III NICU in Boise delivers exceptional care to more than 250 infants each year, utilizing advanced techniques such as conventional ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and jet ventilation for preterm and term infants. This NICU caters to families from Boise and nearby regions in Idaho and eastern Oregon, ensuring that expert neonatal care is accessible close to home. The Saint Alphonsus Family Maternity Center sees over 1,400 deliveries annually and is supported by a highly skilled labor and delivery nursing team, an OB Hospitalist service, and 24-hour anesthesia coverage. Our safety-focused team of OB/GYNs collaborates with on-site Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Neonatologists, and genetic counselors to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

Our 4-bed, Level II NICU in Nampa , located 15 miles west of Boise, is integrated with the Birkeland Maternity Center, which has an annual delivery rate exceeding 1,300 babies. This small NICU currently provides high-quality care for newborns over 34 weeks gestation and weighing more than 1500 grams, with plans to expand to an 18-bed unit by 2028.

With a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine, our NICU teams adopt a family-centered approach that encourages collaboration between parents and our skilled staff in both Boise and Nampa units, striving for outcomes that surpass national standards. For more information about our NICU services, please visit our website.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend high-risk deliveries and facilitate admissions to the NICU.

• Co-manage NICU patients alongside the attending Neonatologist and oversee well newborn nursery patients as needed.

• Engage in multidisciplinary rounds with the Neonatologist in the NICU, providing active management strategies that may include nutritional adjustments, ventilator management, lab and radiology reviews, and family updates.

Staffing Model/Schedule:

• Level III, Boise: 16-hour shifts with in-house NNP coverage from 4 PM to 8 AM.

• Level II, Nampa: 24-hour shifts with a minimum of 4 hours on-site, with the remainder on-call, including well newborn coverage.

• A full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) requires 10 shifts per month, totaling 120 shifts annually.

Ideal Candidate:

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program with a neonatal fellowship or residency, or at least 3 years of experience in a Level III/IV NICU, along with current PA-C licensure.

• Possession of a current DEA and controlled substance Idaho medical license, along with privileges at SARMC - Boise and SAMC - Nampa.

• Demonstrates a commitment to:

  • Practicing current, evidence-based medicine.

  • Teamwork and fostering a culture of transformational care.

  • Providing patient care while embodying the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Passionate about teaching and mentoring staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Neonatal Physician Assistant to join a thriving multispecialty group practice.