Physician Assistant - Neonatal

Requisition ID: 3

Location: US-FL-Fort Myers

Specialty: Practitioner - Physician Assistant

Position Type: Full Time

HR Rep / Recruiter: Ann Taggart

Contact:

Overview

Stand-Alone Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida

Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group seeks a Physician Assistant to join its practice at Golisano Children's Hospital in Ft Myers, Florida. The hospital's NICU offers:

State-of-the-art facility with a 70-bed, Level-III NICU

The health system has two facilities and 7000 deliveries per year

Cape Coral Hospital provides a Level-I low-risk delivery service

Primary responsibilities include p roviding coverage at our Level-III NICU

All subspecialty services available (except cardiovascular surgery and ECMO) and high-risk delivery service coverage

In-house call and 24-hour NNP coverage

Level-I coverage includes well baby care and back-up coverage from home

Team of 10 neonatologists and 10 NNPs

We value a team-approach toward care, in a developmentally sensitive and family-centered unit

Our core values support a culture of life-long learning and professional growth

Robust quality improvement program and opportunities for clinical research, if desired

Opportunity available to train in a Neonatal PA Residency

About the hospital

Golisano Children's Hospital is part of Lee Health and the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami

A stand alone 135 bed, 7-story facility that opened in 2017

Home to southwest Florida's only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Unit

Named top children's hospital by the Leapfrog Group four times, among many other accolades

Pediatrix At a Glance

Locations: 1,190+

Physicians: 2,595+

Employees: 7,850+

Specialties/Subspecialties: 25+

Practices: 305+

States and territories: 41

Fort Myers Fast Facts

Located on the Gulf Coast, offering access to miles of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft white sand

Recognized as one the nation's top destinations for beach combing, shelling and bird watching

Situated on the Caloosahatchee River, providing ample opportunities for boating and fishing

Home to several cultural and entertainment venues, including the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Diverse community with a mix of cultures and ethnicities that is reflected in the area's food, festivals and events

A range of sports and recreational activities, including golf, tennis, hiking and biking

Various excellent public and private schools for children of all ages

A rapidly growing population of approximately 92,000, bringing new opportunities and amenities to the area

Subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year; the average temperature ranges from 64 F in winter to 84 F in summer

Cost of living in Fort Myers is relatively lower than other coastal cities in Florida, with a median home price of $350,000

No state income tax

Qualifications

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, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

Health Insurance including prescription drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term disability options

Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount

401k with company match

Long Term Care (LTC)

Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans

Identity Protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation's leading provider of physician services. 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. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians

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