Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: L-PA-57322-2 Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Neonatology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hershey, PA 17033 Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027 Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri: 7a – 5p (day), 4p – 8a (night); Sat – Sun: 7a – 7p (day), 7p – 7a (night); 24-hour shifts available Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL Jan 4: 7a-5p Jan 5: 7a-5p Jan 9: 7p-7a Jan 10: 7a-7p (x2) and 7p-7a Jan 14: 24 hours Jan 16: 7p-7a Jan 19: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a Jan 20: 7a-5p (x2) and 4p-8a (x2) Jan 24: 7a-7p (x2) Jan 25: 7a-5p (x2) Jan 26: 7a-5p Jan 27: 7a-5p Jan 28: 7a-5p (x2) Jan 29: 7a-5p Jan 31: 7a-7p and 7p-7a Feb 1: 4p-8a (x2) Feb 7: 7p-7a Feb 11: 7a-5p (x2) Feb 14: 7a-7p Feb 15: 7a-5p (x2) Feb 16: 7a-5p Feb 18: 7a-5p Feb 19: 7a-5p Feb 22: 7a-5p (x2) Feb 26: 7a-5p Mar 1: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a Mar 2: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a (x3) Mar 3: 4p-8a Mar 4: 7a-5p (x2) and 4p-8a Mar 5: 7a-5p Mar 10: 7a-5p Mar 11: 7a-5p (x3) Mar 12: 7a-5p (x4) Mar 14: 24 hours Mar 16: 4p-8a Mar 17: 4p-8a Mar 18: 7a-5p (x2) Mar 19: 7a-5p Mar 20: 24 hours Mar 21: 7p-7a (x2) Mar 22: 7a-5p Mar 24: 24 hours Mar 26: 7a-5p (x3) and 4p-8a Mar 28: 24 hours Mar 29: 7a-5p (x2) and 4p-8a Mar 30: 24 hours Mar 31: 4p-8a Apr 2: 7a-5p and 4p-8a (x2) Apr 3: 7a-7p and 7p-7a (x2) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Neonates (newborns) Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day Rounding: Assigned Patients Case Mix: Neonatology, NICU high acuity FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 56 beds EMR System: Cerner Specialty Backup Available: MD collaboration Support Staff: RNs: 20-22, PA/NPs: 2-3, Office Staff: 1 FACILITY PROCEDURES PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, intubations PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: No JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC required (Certified) Licenses: PA license (or pending application); IMLC accepted Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP Other Qualifications: EMR training (Cerner) required; transport orientation required; 6 shifts per month minimum; block scheduling preferred Duties & Responsibilities Provide daily care for neonates in Level IV NICU as primary provider in collaboration with MDs. Perform high-acuity procedures including PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and intubations. Manage ground and air transport of neonates after completing required orientation. Work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and 24-hour shifts. Document patient care in Cerner EMR and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.