Neonatology Physician Assistant

Neonatology Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Seattle, WA

Position Overview

Seeking 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). 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/hr

Assignment Details

Specialty: Neonatology

Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Location: Seattle, WA

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: January 15, 2027

Initial Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Expected Coverage Period: January July 2027

Positions Available: 1

Overall Coverage Need: Approximately 3 FTE / 240 Hours Every Two Weeks

Practice Setting: Level II IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Coverage Reason: Parental Leave

EMR: Epic

Call Requirements: None

Floating: Required Across Multiple NICU Locations

Schedule

Shift Types: Days, Nights, and Extended Shifts

Day Shifts: 10 or 12 Hours

Night Shifts: 14 Hours

Extended Shifts: 24 Hours

Standard Listed Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, Flexible

Scheduling: Based on Coverage Needs

Block Scheduling: Not Available

Call: None

Candidates must be willing and able to work all designated shift types.

Patient Population / Volume

Patient Population: Neonates and Newborns

Level IV NICU: Approximately 5 6 Patients

Level III NICU: Approximately Patients

Level II NICU: Approximately 5 8 Patients Plus Normal Newborn Responsibilities

Patient Acuity: Level II IV Neonatal Care

Patient volume varies by assigned location and NICU acuity.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Neonatal and NICU Care

Evaluate and Manage Neonates Across Level II IV NICUs

Perform Neonatal Admissions and Discharges

Attend Deliveries and Provide Immediate Newborn Assessment

Participate in Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization

Perform Neonatal Procedures Within Clinical Privileges

Assess and Manage Critically Ill and Medically Complex Newborns

Monitor Neonatal Respiratory and Cardiovascular Status

Develop and Implement Individualized Neonatal Care Plans

Order and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic Studies

Coordinate Care With Neonatologists, Nursing Staff, and Multidisciplinary Teams

Serve as First-Call Provider for Assigned Neonatal Patients

Provide Normal Newborn Care at Level II Locations

Coordinate Transfers and Escalation of Care When Appropriate

Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic

Required Clinical Skills

Level II IV NICU Patient Management

Neonatal Admissions and Discharges

Delivery Room Attendance

Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization

Neonatal Procedures

Critical Neonatal Assessment

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Monitoring

Management of Medically Complex Newborns

Normal Newborn Care

Independent First-Call Clinical Responsibilities

Multidisciplinary Neonatal Care Coordination

Clinical Environment / Support

Multiple Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Level II, III, and IV NICU Settings

Pediatric Specialty Hospital and Community-Based NICU Locations

Epic EMR

Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider Team

First-Call APP Responsibilities

Multiple-Facility Credentialing May Be Required

No Separate Call Coverage

Requirements

Active Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) Required

Active Washington PA License Required

Neonatal Specialty Qualifications Required

NRP Certification Required

PALS Certification Required

BLS Certification Required

DEA Registration Required

Ability to Work Across Level II IV NICUs Required

Ability to Perform Neonatal Procedures Required

Ability to Work 10-, 12-, 14-, and 24-Hour Shifts Required

At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology Preferred

Experience With Neonatal Admissions and Discharges

Experience Attending Deliveries

Proficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization

Experience Managing Critically Ill Newborns

Ability to Serve as First-Call Neonatal APP

Willingness to Float Across Multiple NICU Locations

Epic EMR Experience Preferred

Submission Requirements

Updated Curriculum Vitae

Active PA-C Certification

Active Washington PA License

Neonatal Specialty Training and Experience Documentation

Current NRP, PALS, and BLS Certifications

DEA Registration

Documentation of Recent NICU Clinical Experience

Neonatal Procedure Experience and Competency Details

Confirmation of Level II IV NICU Experience

Confirmation of Availability for All Shift Types

Confirmation of Willingness to Float Across Locations

Earliest Available Start Date

Credentialing

Estimated Timeframe: Approximately 3 Months for Community NICU Locations

Main Campus Credentialing May Be Faster

Credentialing at Multiple Facilities May Be Required

Washington PA License Verification

PA-C Certification Verification

Neonatal Specialty Qualification Review

NRP, PALS, and BLS Verification

DEA Registration Verification

Neonatal Procedure Competency and Clinical Privileging Review