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"Neonatology Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Seattle, WAPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) specializing in Neonatology for a locum tenens opportunity in Seattle, Washington, beginning January 15, 2027.The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care across multiple Level II, III, and IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

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Responsibilities include neonatal admissions, discharges, delivery attendance, specialized neonatal procedures, and management of critically ill newborns.This position requires flexibility to work various shift lengths, including 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-hour shifts, and to provide coverage across multiple locations.Compensation:$130/hrAssignment DetailsSpecialty: NeonatologyProvider Type: Physician Assistant (PA-C)Location: Seattle, WACoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 15, 2027Initial Contract Duration: 13 WeeksExpected Coverage Period: JanuaryJuly 2027Positions Available: 1Overall Coverage Need: Approximately 3 FTE / 240 Hours Every Two WeeksPractice Setting: Level IIIV Neonatal Intensive Care UnitsCoverage Reason: Parental LeaveEMR: EpicCall Requirements: NoneFloating: Required Across Multiple NICU LocationsScheduleShift Types: Days, Nights, and Extended ShiftsDay Shifts: 10 or 12 HoursNight Shifts: 14 HoursExtended Shifts: 24 HoursStandard Listed Night Shift: 7:00 PM7:00 AM, FlexibleScheduling: Based on Coverage NeedsBlock Scheduling: Not AvailableCall: NoneCandidates must be willing and able to work all designated shift types.Patient Population / VolumePatient Population: Neonates and NewbornsLevel IV NICU: Approximately 56 PatientsLevel III NICU: Approximately 1015 PatientsLevel II NICU: Approximately 58 Patients Plus Normal Newborn ResponsibilitiesPatient Acuity: Level IIIV Neonatal CarePatient volume varies by assigned location and NICU acuity.Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Neonatal and NICU CareEvaluate and Manage Neonates Across Level IIIV NICUsPerform Neonatal Admissions and DischargesAttend Deliveries and Provide Immediate Newborn AssessmentParticipate in Neonatal Resuscitation and StabilizationPerform Neonatal Procedures Within Clinical PrivilegesAssess and Manage Critically Ill and Medically Complex NewbornsMonitor Neonatal Respiratory and Cardiovascular StatusDevelop and Implement Individualized Neonatal Care PlansOrder and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic StudiesCoordinate Care With Neonatologists, Nursing Staff, and Multidisciplinary TeamsServe as First-Call Provider for Assigned Neonatal PatientsProvide Normal Newborn Care at Level II LocationsCoordinate Transfers and Escalation of Care When AppropriateMaintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in EpicRequired Clinical SkillsLevel IIIV NICU Patient ManagementNeonatal Admissions and DischargesDelivery Room AttendanceNeonatal Resuscitation and StabilizationNeonatal ProceduresCritical Neonatal AssessmentRespiratory and Cardiovascular MonitoringManagement of Medically Complex NewbornsNormal Newborn CareIndependent First-Call Clinical ResponsibilitiesMultidisciplinary Neonatal Care CoordinationClinical Environment / SupportMultiple Neonatal Intensive Care UnitsLevel II, III, and IV NICU SettingsPediatric Specialty Hospital and Community-Based NICU LocationsEpic EMRNeonatal Advanced Practice Provider TeamFirst-Call APP ResponsibilitiesMultiple-Facility Credentialing May Be RequiredNo Separate Call CoverageRequirementsActive Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) RequiredActive Washington PA License RequiredNeonatal Specialty Qualifications RequiredNRP Certification RequiredPALS Certification RequiredBLS Certification RequiredDEA Registration RequiredAbility to Work Across Level IIIV NICUs RequiredAbility to Perform Neonatal Procedures RequiredAbility to Work 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-Hour xhyhwjd Shifts RequiredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology PreferredExperience With Neonatal Admissions and DischargesExperience Attending DeliveriesProficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation and StabilizationExperience Managing Critically Ill NewbornsAbility to Serve as First-Call Neonatal APPWillingness to Float Across Multiple NICU LocationsEpic EMR Experience PreferredSubmission RequirementsUpdated Curriculum VitaeActive PA-C CertificationActive Washington PA LicenseNeonatal Specialty Training and Experience DocumentationCurrent NRP, PALS, and BLS CertificationsDEA RegistrationDocumentation of Recent NICU Clinical ExperienceNeonatal Procedure Experience and Competency DetailsConfirmation of Level IIIV NICU ExperienceConfirmation of Availability for All Shift TypesConfirmation of Willingness to Float Across LocationsEarliest Available Start DateCredentialingEstimated Timeframe: Approximately 3 Months for Community NICU LocationsMain Campus Credentialing May Be FasterCredentialing at Multiple Facilities May Be RequiredWashington PA License VerificationPA-C Certification VerificationNeonatal Specialty Qualification ReviewNRP, PALS, and BLS VerificationDEA Registration VerificationNeonatal Procedure Competency and Clinical Privileging Review"