NICU Physician Assistant - ST. Christopher's Hospital Job at Tower Health, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Tower Health
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to join our team.

Highlights

  • You will join a team of 10 Physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and 1 Physician Assistant
  • The Physician Assistant serves multiple roles.
  • On weekdays (7:30A to 4:30P) the Physician Assistant will be the frontline provider for 8 patients. They will be expected to examine their patients, write a progress note, present a plan on rounds and follow up with the care plan in the afternoon
  • On night shifts (4:30P to 7:30A) the Physician Assistant will be on call with the attending neonatologist and pediatric resident.
  • Although experience with common neonatal procedures is a plus, we will train the physician assistant to become proficient in intubation, arterial blood draws, umbilical line and IV placements. We have a robust training and orientation program for new graduates, including simulation. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working, enthusiastic team members who are excited to care for the unique neonatal population.

The Benefits We Offer

  • Salary $138,000 - $155,000 based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
  • Paid time-off allowance
  • Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
  • CME time and money
  • Supportive health system to advance goals

Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman

Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556

Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

The Community

Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.

Videos

Virtual Tour - St. Chris

Virtual Tour of Philadelphia

Drexel School of Medicine Class 2025

Websites

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

City of Philadelphia

Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman

Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556

Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Master's Degree

Experience

  • Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

  • PA Registered Nurse License
  • PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License

Required Skills

  • Excellent Communications Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership Skills

Overview

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift, Weekday work,

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